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Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region vs North Country National Scenic Trail (VT)

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

Units
Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region North Country National Scenic Trail (VT)
Distance 405 mi652 km 68 mi109 km
Elevation gain 1,362 ft415 m 6,680 ft2,036 m
Typical duration 25 days 5 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National National
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: February, April, October, November, December Best from August to October
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Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region vs North Country National Scenic Trail (VT): which should you hike?

At 405 mi652 km, Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region is the longer route — roughly 337 mi543 km more than North Country National Scenic Trail (VT) (68 mi109 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, North Country National Scenic Trail (VT) 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.