Florida · Hiking

Florida Trail

9.6 mi
one way
30 ft
climb
36 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Oct–Apr
best months

The Florida Trail is a 9.6-mile point-to-point hike in Florida, about 0.8 miles from the town of Hyde Park. It is a moderate route with a total elevation gain of 30 feet, so it stays mostly flat, though the steepest stretch comes at about 6.1 miles with a 4% grade. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tallahassee show March highs around 74°F and October highs around 82°F, while July and August average highs near 92°F with the most wet days of the year. Several other trails lie within a few miles. Karst Circle is about 5 miles away, Saddletree Trail is about 5.1 miles away, and Sally Ward Trail is about 5.4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Florida 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° / 41°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      68° / 43°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      74° / 49°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      80° / 54°

      7 wet

    5. May

      87° / 63°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      91° / 71°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 73°

      16 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 73°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 70°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      82° / 59°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      72° / 48°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      66° / 43°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tallahassee, FL, 16.4 mi away at 63 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Saddletree Trail

~9 min drive

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