Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 24: Chipola landscape

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Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 24: Chipola

~2 days · 19.3 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance19.3 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain197 ft
Gain / mile10 ft
High point167 ft
Difficulty index4/100

What the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 24: Chipola is known for

Section 24 of Florida National Scenic Trail is an official 0 km point-to-point section from Camel Lake Campground TH to Blountstown Depot Park.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 24: Chipola on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 108 ft to 548 ft over 19.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 1.7 mi · 9%
  • Downhill 2.0 mi · 10%
  • Flat 15.5 mi · 81%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 24: Chipola?

4 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 24: Chipola scores 4/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 24: Chipola take?

Most backpackers hike the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 24: Chipola in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 19.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 24: Chipola?

The Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 24: Chipola climbs roughly 197 ft total — about 10 ft per mile, topping out near 167 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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