Britton Hill

Britton Hill is the highest natural point in the state of Florida, United States, with a summit elevation of 345 feet (105 m) above mean sea level. Britton Hill is the lowest state highpoint in the United States,[3] 103 feet (31 m) lower than the next lowest highpoint, Ebright Azimuth in Delaware, and far lower than many skyscrapers in Miami and other urban areas of Florida.

Panoramic view of Britton Hill and Lakewood Park
Britton Hill
The summit of Britton Hill, the state of Florida's highest point at 345 feet (105 m).
Highest point
Elevation345 ft (105 m)[1]
Prominence65 ft (20 m)[1]
ListingU.S. state high point 50th
Coordinates30°59′19″N 86°16′55″W[2]
Geography
Britton Hill
Britton Hill
Britton Hill (the United States)
Parent rangeFlorida Ridge Hills
Topo mapUSGS Paxton
Geology
Age of rockTertiary
Mountain typeSedimentary
Climbing
Easiest routepaved road

The hill is located in northern Walton County near the town of Lakewood, Florida, just off County Road 285 about 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Florala, Alabama. A small park called Lakewood Park marks the high point and features a monument, trails, and an information board.

A view of the surrounding countryside
A marker sits atop the hill

See also

References

  1. "Britton Hill". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
  2. "Britton Hill". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
  3. Florida's Highest Point, WTVY, updated April 09, 2007
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