Florida NST — Southern Region
23 days · 369.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Florida NST — Southern Region is known for
The southern region of the Florida National Scenic Trail, running from the swamps of Big Cypress National Preserve north through Seminole lands, along the levees encircling Lake Okeechobee, and up the Kissimmee River ranch country. Roughly 300 miles point-to-point of flat walking on swamp trail, levee, and prairie, typically 3-4 weeks; the Big Cypress stretch is famous for extended wading in the wet season.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 23 ft to 203 ft over 369.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 0.0 mi · 0%
- Downhill 0.0 mi · 0%
- Flat 368.8 mi · 100%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Florida NST — Southern Region?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Florida NST — Southern Region scores 30/100, 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 — Southern Region?
The Florida NST — Southern Region climbs roughly 269 ft total — about 1 ft per mile, topping out near 72 ft.
Related trails
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.