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Britton Hill is the highest natural point in the state of
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, with a summit elevation of above mean
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. Britton Hill is the lowest state highpoint in the United States,Florida's Highest Point
WTVY, updated April 09, 2007 lower than the second-lowest U.S. state highpoint,
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in
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, and far lower than many skyscrapers in
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Jacksonville Jacksonville ( ) is the most populous city proper in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the Atlantic coast of North Florida, northeastern Florida. It is the county seat of Duval County, Florida, Duval County, with which the City of Jacksonv ...
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and Orlando. In comparison, Miami's Panorama Tower skyscraper reaches to above mean
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. The hill is located in northern Walton County near the town of Lakewood, Florida, just off County Road 285 about southeast of Florala, Alabama. It is inside Lakewood Park, which marks the high point and features a monument, trails, and an information board.


See also

* * * * List of Florida's highest points *
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Highpointing Highpointing is the activity of ascending to the point with the highest natural elevation within a given area, known as the highpoint. Those who pursue the activity are known as highpointers. Highpointing has been considered a subset of peak bagg ...


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"Britton Hill, Florida"
''highpoint.guide''. Retrieved 2024-01-28. {{U.S. State Highest Points Hills of Florida Landforms of Walton County, Florida Parks in Walton County, Florida Highest points of U.S. states