At just 345 feet, Florida’s highpoint Britton Hill is the lowest of the U.S. Highpoints. In fact, you wouldn’t guess it was a highpoint at all if it weren’t for the signs marking its significance.
Florida’s Britton Hill is in North Walton County, approximately 12 miles from Defuniak Springs Florida, and just an hour’s drive from the Gulf of Mexico. The highpoint is part of Lakewood Park. There is a parking lot, picnic pavilions and a restroom. If you want to feel like you’ve actually worked for this highpoint, the park offers a couple of short, clearly marked trails.
Florida’s highpoint at Britton Hill is in a very rural part of the north-western Florida panhandle, surrounded by farm country. Although Britton Hill is easily accessed from I-10, the most scenic drive is south through Alabama, or west across Georgia. The surrounding farmland is quite beautiful and not what you would typically expect to see in Florida.
Britton Hill can be visited any time during the year. However, it is wise to avoid late summer months during hurricane season. Afternoon rain showers are frequent in July and August, making for hot and humid weather. During this time it is not unlikely for portions of I-10 to be closed due to storms, so plan ahead!
Somewhat obscure, with a less than impressive elevation, Britton Hill is a highpoint none-the-less. So, leave your ice axe and crampons at home and pack your sunscreen. Florida’s highpoint is an easy peak to bag!
