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4C National Recreation Trail vs Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
4C National Recreation Trail Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region
Distance 20 mi32 km 405 mi652 km
Elevation gain 581 ft177 m 1,362 ft415 m
Typical duration 2 days 25 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional National
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: February, October, November, December Best months: February, April, October, November, December
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4C National Recreation Trail vs Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region: which should you hike?

At 405 mi652 km, Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region is the longer route — roughly 385 mi620 km more than 4C National Recreation Trail (20 mi32 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, 4C National Recreation Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.