[espizarro]

Yeah yeah I know there are no mountains in FL.

But there are some hills, in fact there is a major metro area in FL which one of its suburbs is unusually hilly, in fact the skyline of the city can be seen from the top of the hill.

Which metro area is it?

[robertpolyglot]

I think the highest point in Florida is called Mount Dora, on the Floridian Panhandle.

You'd be surprised, but as one drives I-10 west of Jacksonville and beyond where it intersects I-75, coming from Atlanta, the terrain is pine studded, rolling hills across most of the Panhandle, including the city of Tallahassee, which is definitely hilly. There's at least one neighborhood in Pensacola, on its eastern side, that has some topography. The only topographical variety in Florida is really limited to the Panhandle.

Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville do not have hills, but do have vantage points from which you can see their skylines.

[espizarro]

Originally Posted by robertpolyglot

I think the highest point in Florida is called Mount Dora, on the Floridian Panhandle.

You'd be surprised, but as one drives I-10 west of Jacksonville and beyond where it intersects I-75, coming from Atlanta, the terrain is pine studded, rolling hills across most of the Panhandle, including the city of Tallahassee, which is definitely hilly. There's at least one neighborhood in Pensacola, on its eastern side, that has some topography. The only topographical variety in Florida is really limited to the Panhandle.

Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville do not have hills, but do have vantage points from which you can see their skylines.

No, actually there is another "ridge" in the peninsula, and in one part it has a group of hills that are only about 15-30 ft short of the highest point in the panhandle.

I was really surprised when I went to the suburb of this city for its really unusual hilly topography. I mean it is no San Francisco, Pittsburgh or Hawaii. But it's certainly not flat and from the top of the hill, the city can be seen about 15 miles to the east. Look for it and vote.

[robertpolyglot]

Originally Posted by espizarro

No, actually there is another "ridge" in the peninsula, and in one part it has a group of hills that are only about 15-30 ft short of the highest point in the panhandle.

I was really surprised when I went to the suburb of this city for its really unusual hilly topography. I mean it is no San Francisco, Pittsburgh or Hawaii. But it's certainly not flat and from the top of the hill, the city can be seen about 15 miles to the east. Look for it and vote.

Which metro area is it near? And in which direction?

[polo89]

I'd say the Orlando area is as hilly as it get's in Florida. The western half of Orlando especially get's relatively hilly. Especially the city of Clermont.

Orlando(Westside):

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=orlan...318.88,,0,2.99

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=orlan...2,55.15,,0,9.6

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=orlan...,186.18,,0,8.1

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=orlan...,146.18,,0,8.1

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=orlan...,179.12,,0,9.6

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=woodm...12,234.82,,0,0


Clermont FL (20mins west of Orlando):

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Clerm...88.11,,0,10.44

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Clerm...171.71,,0,9.25

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Clerm...p=12,8.99,,0,0

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Clerm...302.33,,0,6.43

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Clerm...=12,82.88,,0,0

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Clerm...217.37,,0,3.61

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Clerm...,71.17,,0,7.31

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Clerm...bp=12,320,,0,0

[polo89]

I don't which metro you were talking about in reference to being able to see the skyline. But I know Orlando area is relatively hilly.

[grapico]

Tallahassee is the hilliest city in Florida, easily hillier than Orlando. It goes from sea level to 220 feet many times.
There are some steep inclines in several places where a stick shift would easily stall if you aren't careful.
Biking can be rough because of the hills there.
Some parts are reminiscent of areas in Atlanta hill wise though not as dramatic.

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=pensa...70.82,,0,-3.56

for example, go west up pensacola street to monroe.

[isawooty]

As a few others have stated, Tallahassee isn't close to the hills, it has hills. Even when you come into Tallahassee on Thomasville Rd (US 319) you start your up and down journey, which is very uncharacteristic of Florida. Tallahassee was built on Indian mounds, so, yes, it's the "hilliest" city and MSA in Florida.

[polo89]

Tallahassee? I'd still stick to the Western half of Orlando as the hilliest in Florida.

[robertpolyglot]

Originally Posted by isawooty

As a few others have stated, Tallahassee isn't close to the hills, it has hills. Even when you come into Tallahassee on Thomasville Rd (US 319) you start your up and down journey, which is very uncharacteristic of Florida. Tallahassee was built on Indian mounds, so, yes, it's the "hilliest" city and MSA in Florida.

Thank you. And that gives Tallahassee its charm, in a way. Driving through forested hilly roads in that area feels great. This thread, as penned by the OP, shouldn't send people on a "goose chase" on a map looking for elevations of places. I've driven through Orlando on 75 and didn't notice hills on either side. On I-10 through Tallahassee, it's impossible NOT to notice them.