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.
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Panoramic view of Britton Hill and Lakewood Park
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![]() The summit of Britton Hill, the state of Florida's highest point at 345 feet (105 m). | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 345 ft (105 m) [1] |
Prominence | 65 ft (20 m) [1] |
Listing | U.S. state high point 50th |
Coordinates | 30°59′19″N 86°16′55″W [2] |
Geography | |
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Parent range | Florida Ridge Hills |
Topo map | USGS Paxton |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Tertiary |
Mountain type | Sedimentary |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | paved 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
Geography portal
Florida portal
Mountains portal
- List of Florida's highest points
- List of U.S. states by elevation
References
- "Britton Hill". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- "Britton Hill". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- Florida's Highest Point, WTVY, updated April 09, 2007
External links
Media related to Britton Hill at Wikimedia Commons
- "Britton Hill". SummitPost.org. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
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