Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 26: Econfina Creek landscape

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Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 26: Econfina Creek

~2 days · 18.2 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance18.2 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain364 ft
Gain / mile20 ft
High point210 ft
Difficulty index4/100

What the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 26: Econfina Creek is known for

Section 26 of Florida National Scenic Trail is an official 29 km point-to-point section from Scott Rd Trailhead to SR 20 Trailhead.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 26: Econfina Creek on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 118 ft to 689 ft over 18.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 2.3 mi · 13%
  • Downhill 5.0 mi · 28%
  • Flat 10.4 mi · 59%

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 26: Econfina Creek?

4 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 26: Econfina Creek 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 26: Econfina Creek take?

Most backpackers hike the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 26: Econfina Creek in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 18.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 26: Econfina Creek?

The Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 26: Econfina Creek climbs roughly 364 ft total — about 20 ft per mile, topping out near 210 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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