Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 5: Okeechobee West
~4 days · 34.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 5: Okeechobee West is known for
Section 5 of Florida National Scenic Trail is an official 65.2 km point-to-point section from Alvin Ward Sr Memorial park to Okee-Tantie Recreation Area.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 33 ft to 108 ft over 34.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 0.9 mi · 3%
- Downhill 1.3 mi · 4%
- Flat 32.7 mi · 94%
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 5: Okeechobee West?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 5: Okeechobee West scores 5/100, 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 5: Okeechobee West take?
Most backpackers hike the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 5: Okeechobee West in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 34.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 5: Okeechobee West?
The Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 5: Okeechobee West climbs roughly 23 ft total — about 1 ft per mile, topping out near 36 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. 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.