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Florida
Buckskin
10.8 mi
Distance
145 ft
Gain
3h 38m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Big Cypress National Preserve
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Buckskin
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 10.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 145 ft
- Elevation loss
- 145 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Buckskin Trail is a 10.81-mile out-and-back hike in Florida that offers a rewarding natural experience through the region's distinctive landscape. This trail takes you through varied terrain typical of Florida's interior, providing opportunities to observe native flora and fauna along the well-established path. The out-and-back format allows hikers to turn back at any point while enjoying the same scenic route in both directions.
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