Britton Hill
Mountain State's highest natural point, low-elevation hill
At 345 feet (105 m), Britton Hill is Florida’s highest natural point. Travelers stop for the high-point photo, a small park area, and quiet roads through the Florida Panhandle countryside.
Britton Hill is the highest natural point in the state of Florida, rising to 345 feet (105 metres). It is the lowest state high point in the United States.
The summit area is a small grassy rise with a marker and a modest monument identifying the high point. There are no extensive trails or facilities on the hill itself, so visits are typically brief photo stops.
The location has long been recognized as Florida’s high point; it has not been the focus of major development or historical events and has remained a minor landscape feature rather than a constructed summit.
The hill sits in northern Walton County in the Florida Panhandle, close to the Alabama state line and within a rural area of woods and farmland rather than a major urban centre.
- Elevation: 345 feet (105 metres) above sea level, the lowest high point of any U.S. state.
- Site: Marked by a small plaza and a monument; the site is compact and can be visited in a short stop.
How to Get to Britton Hill #
Britton Hill is located in Walton County in the Florida Panhandle near the Alabama border. It is accessible by car; the marker is signposted from nearby county roads and is a short walk from the small parking area.
Tips for Visiting Britton Hill #
- The site is a roadside roadside park; stop early in the morning for quiet and better photos of the modest marker.
- Don't expect Alpine views - the charm here is the gentle incongruity of Florida's 'highest point.'
- Combine with a visit to the nearby Florala Lake across the Alabama border to make a day of it.
Best Time to Visit Britton Hill #
Accessible year‑round; winter and spring are most comfortable.
Weather & Climate near Britton Hill #
Britton Hill's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1545 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (167 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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