Britton Hill
| Britton Hill | |
|---|---|
 The summit of Britton Hill, the state of Florida's highest point at 345 feet. | |
| 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 / 30.9885139°N 86.2818893°WCoordinates: 30°59′19″N 86°16′55″W / 30.9885139°N 86.2818893°W [2] |
| Geography | |
  Britton Hill | |
| Parent range | Florida Ridge Hills |
| Topo map | USGS Paxton |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Tertiary |
| Mountain type | Sedimentary |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | paved road |
Britton Hill is the highest natural point in the state of Florida, USA, with a summit elevation of 345 feet (105 meters) 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.
The hill is located in northern Walton County near the town of Lakewood, Florida, just off County Road 285 about 2 miles 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 2 "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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