Florida NST — Northern Region
15 days · 270.5 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Florida NST — Northern Region is known for
The northern region of the Florida National Scenic Trail runs roughly 200 miles point-to-point from the Aucilla/St. Marks area east along the Suwannee River corridor and through Osceola National Forest to Rice Creek near Palatka. Flat walking through river bluffs, pine flatwoods, and swamp forest, with some road sections linking public lands.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10 ft to 636 ft over 270.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 0.0 mi · 0%
- Downhill 2.6 mi · 1%
- Flat 266.6 mi · 99%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Florida NST — Northern Region?
The Florida NST — Northern Region climbs roughly 1,644 ft total — about 6 ft per mile, topping out near 233 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — 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.