Britton Hill | |
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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″N86°16′55″W / 30.9885139°N 86.2818893°W /30.9885139; -86.2818893[2] |
Geography | |
Parent range | Florida Ridge Hills |
Topo map | USGS Paxton |
Geology | |
Rock age | Tertiary |
Mountain type | Sedimentary |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | paved road |
Britton Hill is the highest natural point in the state ofFlorida,United States, with a summit elevation of 345 feet (105 meters) above meansea level. Britton Hill isthe lowest state highpoint in the United States,[3] 103 feet (31 m) lower than the next lowest highpoint,Ebright Azimuth inDelaware, and far lower than many skyscrapers inMiami,Jacksonville,Tampa andOrlando. In comparison, Miami'sPanorama Tower skyscraper reaches to 861 feet (262 meters) above meansea level.
The hill is located in northernWalton County near the town ofLakewood, Florida, just off County Road 285 about two miles (three kilometers) southeast ofFlorala, Alabama. It is inside Lakewood Park, which marks the high point and features a monument, trails, and an information board.
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