The Florida Trail in North America is estimated to be 1500 miles (2415 kilometers) long, and takes 100 days* to complete when hiking at an average of 15 miles (25 kilometers) per day.
This trail is also referred to as the FT, and the Florida National Scenic Trail.
It is a linear trail, which means that to do a thru hike, you will have to start and end your hike in different places.
The Florida Trail has 2 terminuses. Most thruhikers choose to start their hike at the Southern Terminus in Ochopee, Florida, United States and end their hike at the Northern Terminus in Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States.
A good day of the year to start this hike from the Southern Terminus is January 1.
The Florida Trail Association takes on the task of maintaining, improving, and advocating for the Florida Trail as its trail association.
Name | Florida Trail |
Other Name(s) | FT, Florida National Scenic Trail |
Length | 1500 miles (2415 kilometers) |
Type | Linear |
Continent | North America |
Far Out Guide | Florida Trail Map |
Trail Association | Florida Trail Association |
Terminus A | Southern Terminus, Ochopee, Florida, United States |
Terminus B | Northern Terminus, Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States |
Estimated Total Budget (USD): $5,500.00