Florida NST — Panhandle Region
18 days · 367.5 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Florida NST — Panhandle Region is known for
Western portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail, from Fort Pickens on Gulf Islands National Seashore east across the Panhandle toward the Aucilla River country, crossing Eglin Air Force Base, the Econfina corridor, and Apalachicola National Forest. Roughly 280 miles as mapped, point-to-point, including road-walk connectors and a gap at Pensacola Bay; a thru-hike typically takes 2-3 weeks.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10 ft to 860 ft over 367.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 2.9 mi · 1%
- Downhill 5.5 mi · 2%
- Flat 343.4 mi · 98%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Florida NST — Panhandle Region?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida NST — Panhandle Region scores 35/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the Florida NST — Panhandle Region?
The Florida NST — Panhandle Region climbs roughly 4,954 ft total — about 13 ft per mile, topping out near 276 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.