Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 6: Kissimmee River
~3 days · 29 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 6: Kissimmee River is known for
Section 6 of Florida National Scenic Trail is an official 53.4 km point-to-point section from Okee-Tantie Recreation Area to Micco Landing.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 66 ft to 128 ft over 29 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 0.0 mi · 0%
- Downhill 0.4 mi · 1%
- Flat 28.4 mi · 99%
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 6: Kissimmee River?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 6: Kissimmee River 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 6: Kissimmee River take?
Most backpackers hike the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 6: Kissimmee River in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 29 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 6: Kissimmee River?
The Florida National Scenic Trail — Section 6: Kissimmee River climbs roughly 16 ft total — about 1 ft per mile, topping out near 39 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.