What to do and see in Gainesville, Florida (FL): The Best Hiking Trails

December 19, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Home to the University of Florida, the largest and oldest university in the state, as well as the Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville is a hub of education and culture. Perhaps due to its strong student population, the city is also at the heart of independent music in Florida, having produced numerous musical acts from a variety of genres. The natural surroundings, including parks, lakes and the adjacent Paynes Prairie State Reserve provide a green getaway from the bustle of city life.
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1. Florida National Scenic Trail

Gainesville, FL 32303 +1 850-523-8501 http://www.fs.usda.gov/fnst
Excellent
58%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Florida National Scenic Trail

A scenic hiking trail that runs continuously from the Big Cypress Swamp in Southwest Florida to the Panhandle west of Tallahassee.

2. Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

3400 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641-1405 +1 352-466-3397 http://www.floridastateparks.org/trail/Gainesville-Hawthorne
Excellent
69%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49 reviews

Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

Reviewed By GeneM357 - Tampa, United States

This is a great trail and offers a few fun elevation changes. We started at Depot Park and rode the trail with friends. Everyone enjoyed this trail.

3. La Chua Trail

4801 Camp Ranch Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641-9298 +1 352-466-3397 http://www.floridastateparks.org/park-documents/Paynes-Prairie/map
Excellent
76%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

La Chua Trail

Reviewed By YahooAsFtd

We took our out of town friends there to see some alligators; however, it was chilly and gloomy, so we didn't see any. Gators like the sun. There were a number of snail kites plus numerous other birds. Great place.

4. Bivens Arm Nature Park

3650 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-9030 +1 352-334-5067 http://www.visitgainesville.com/attractions/bivens-arm-nature-park/
Excellent
43%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
14%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Bivens Arm Nature Park

5. Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641-1407 http://www.floridastateparks.org/trail/Gainesville-Hawthorne
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

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