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Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region vs Upper Gray Wolf River Trail

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 Upper Gray Wolf River Trail
Distance 405 mi652 km 11.0 mi19 km
Elevation gain 1,362 ft415 m 3,973 ft1,211 m
Typical duration 25 days 2 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: February, April, October, November, December Best from July to July
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Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region vs Upper Gray Wolf River Trail: which should you hike?

At 405 mi652 km, Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region is the longer route — roughly 394 mi633 km more than Upper Gray Wolf River Trail (11.0 mi19 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Upper Gray Wolf River 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.