The place with the highest elevation in Florida is Britton Hill, measuring 345 feet (105 m) above sea level. Britton Hill also has the distinction of being the lowest high point of any of the other states.

Florida

doesn’t have any mountainous peaks to boast of, but it does have Britton Hill. Located in North Walton County near the Alabama border, Britton Hill is surrounded by woods with nature trails and plenty of room for a family picnic.

Here to give you the highlights of the lowest high point in all of America is car insurance and road trip expert

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What is the highest elevation in Florida?

The highest point in Florida is Britton Hill, a park area measuring 345 feet (105 m) above sea level. A favored destination for highpointers—people who aim to visit the highest point in each state and around the world—Britton Hill is equally enjoyable as a location for family day trips and relaxing outdoor excursions.

How do I get to Britton Hill?

Getting to Britton Hill is a bit of a drive—you’ll find the entrance just off County Road 285. But it’s a rewarding journey: along the way, you’ll spot old tin-roofed Florida-style homes and 1950s gas stations and sundry shops, all interspersed by forest.

Here’s an outline of how to find Britton Hill. For this example, let’s say you’re driving from Tallahassee, FL:

Take I-10 W

Take exit 85 onto Route 331 N, heading through DeFuniak Springs

Travel north for about 20 miles until you see a sign on the right directing you to the Florida highpoint

Turn right onto N County Highway 285—if you hit the Alabama border, you've gone too far

You will find Britton Hill on your left. You can park at the trailhead and walk to the stone marker indicating the highpoint

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Things to do around Britton Hill

If you’re serious about climbing to the highest natural point in Florida, you’ll want to take a photo with the stone monument at the top of Britton Hill to prove that you made it. There are three trail options:

Yellow trail (45 minutes)

Blue trail (1 hour)

Red trail (1 hour and 30 minutes)

In addition to being a tourist attraction for its height alone, there are other interesting things to do in the area. There are plenty of clear areas in Britton Hill park to have picnics, play a game of frisbee, or just relax. DeFuniak Springs is nearby, offering restaurants, museums, and a view of the beautiful spring-fed lake.

In the winter, you can visit Strickland’s Tree Farm, where Christmas trees are available along with other seasonal activities.

The Panhandle Opry

offers music and food on some weekends throughout the year featuring local and national talent.

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What city has the highest elevation in Florida?

A hop-skip-and-jump away from Britton Hill is the town of Lakewood. Located on the Florida and Alabama border, Lakewood measures just under Britton Hill’s elevation, around 345 feet above sea level. And that’s not all the two highest points in Florida share: Britton Hill was named after a retired postmistress from Lakewood.

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