Florida · Hiking

Longleaf Pine Preserve Blue Trail

7.9 mi
one way
43 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Moderate
difficulty
Oct–Apr
best months

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The Longleaf Pine Preserve Blue Trail is a 7.9-mile point-to-point hike in the Longleaf Pine Preserve, a county-managed preserve in Florida. The trail is rated moderate, and it runs almost flat, with a high of about 43 feet and a low of about 39 feet along the way. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.5 miles in, with a grade of about 2%. Bikes and horses are both allowed on the trail, so it works for riders and equestrians as well as hikers. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 76°F and November highs around 76°F, while summer brings highs near 90°F and rain on about 16 to 17 days a month. The Longleaf Pine Preserve Red Trail starts just 0.1 mile away and makes an easy addition to the Blue Trail.

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  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Longleaf Pine Preserve Blue 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

      69° / 45°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      72° / 47°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      76° / 51°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      81° / 57°

      7 wet

    5. May

      86° / 64°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 70°

      16 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 72°

      17 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 73°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      88° / 71°

      14 wet

    10. Oct

      82° / 63°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      76° / 54°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      71° / 48°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Deland 1 Sse, FL, 8.2 mi away at 25 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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