Florida · Hiking

Crossover Trail

1.0 mi
round trip
50 ft
climb
33 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Is Crossover Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in Florida. It doesn't name Crossover Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in Florida. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Crossover Trail is a short, easy hike in the Wakulla Ranger District of the National Forests in Florida, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about a mile long and is an out-and-back route, with a low point of 10 feet and a high of 33 feet. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of about 50 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.3 miles in, with a grade of about 3 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tallahassee show April highs around 81°F and October highs around 83°F, while July and August average highs near 93°F with the most wet days of the year. The trail is on natural surface and is not accessible. Bikes and horses are not allowed. The trip takes about half an hour. Gum Swamp Trail and Sinkhole Trail both lie about 0.4 miles away. The Equestrian Trail - Connector is about 2 miles off, and the Apalachicola National Forest Trail is about 4.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Crossover Trail

    Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      64° / 38°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      68° / 41°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      74° / 46°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      81° / 53°

      7 wet

    5. May

      88° / 62°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      92° / 70°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      93° / 73°

      16 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 72°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      90° / 69°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      83° / 57°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      73° / 46°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      66° / 41°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tallahassee Ap, FL, 6 mi away at 55 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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