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Florida

Ridge Trail

5.1 mi

Distance

187 ft

Gain

1h 46m

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside Big Cypress National Preserve

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  • No access route mapped

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Elevation & route

Distance
5.1 mi
Elevation gain
187 ft
Elevation loss
187 ft
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About this trail

Ridge Trail is a 5.14-mile out-and-back trail in Florida that offers hikers a chance to explore elevated terrain with scenic ridge views. This moderately easy trail traverses through native Florida landscape, providing a rewarding walk through diverse ecosystems typical of the state's interior highlands.

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