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Hike

FNST - Western Connector

Near Lake Kerr

27.8 mi one way · 414 ft climb · 154 ft high point · Moderate

FL · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

The Florida National Scenic Trail Western Connector extends 27.8 miles at moderate difficulty with a viewpoint and Lake Kerr nearby.

Elevation

410 ft of gain and 414 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

8.3 mi from the trailhead
Fore Lake Campground
Campground · FL

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointNearby · 0.0 mi in
Lake KerrNearby · 27.7 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 27.8 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 410 ft
Descent: 414 ft
High point: 154 ft
Low point: 27 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: FL
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 29.1850° N · 82.0149° W

Get directions Open the map

8.6 mi from the trailhead

Lake Shore Group Camp

Campground · FL

10.2 mi from the trailhead

Lake Eaton Campground

Campground

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Inside Ocala National Forest
Camp 1 mi away

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Ocala National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Lam Horse Trail

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Inside Ocala National Forest
Camp under a mile away

14.2 mi one way · 429 ft climb · Moderate

Ocala National Forest · Camp under a mile away

The Yearling Trail

Inside Juniper Prairie Wilderness
Camp 2 mi away

3.6 mi of trails · 47 ft climb · Moderate

Juniper Prairie Wilderness · Camp 2 mi away

Baptist Riding Loop

Near Lake Ouida
Inside Ocala National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

18.8 mi one way · 751 ft climb · Moderate

Ocala National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Salt Springs Spur Trail

Near Lake Kerr
Inside Ocala National Forest
Camp 3 mi away

2.9 mi one way · Moderate

Ocala National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

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Weather

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Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Good
AT&T5G · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain