A bike trails in most of the popular Florida, the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail runs 16.2 miles from Boulware Springs Park in Gainesville (University Headquarters Florida) to the city of Hawthorne. The asphalt runway 10 feet wide follows a former railway line Seaboard Coast.
Mostly wooded and quiet, the way passes through Paynes Prairie State Preserve and the Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area, which covers natural and varied landscapes including forests, farmland, fields and streams, including some hills to challenge the rider. Various views have a panoramic view.
Cycling and skating are allowed. Horses are allowed in the west of the Lochloosa trail, a paved road along the track horses. Facilities are limited and riders are encouraged to bring plenty of water and snacks.
The beginning Gainesville trail (mile 0) Boulware Springs is history, once the water coming to Gainesville. Go east on University Avenue in Gainesville Hawthorne Road (SR 20), which branches right. Travel a short distance SE 15 Street and follow south to Boulware Springs Park. There is evidence of the Gainesville Hawthorne Trail. The park includes parking, water, and picnic tables. Toilets are in the restored building in the path of Water Works.
The Lochloosa trailhead (15 miles) is located at 7209 SE 200th unit. Hawthorne, follow Route 2082 west and turn left onto 200th Drive SE. Parking is where the trail crosses the road. No facilities.
To reach the trail Hawthorne principal (16.2 miles), continue east on University Avenue in Gainesville to Hawthorne Road (SR 20) and follow U.S. 301. Turn right and continue in Hawthorne, follow the paths in the path of 300 Second Avenue SW. No parking, but no facilities, Hawthorne has some restaurants and shops.
Since Boulware Springs in the Park of the pilot of the historic, natural and wildlife observation. Just after the half mile, the trail enters the hammock and large sink area, offers a series of curves and hills, unlike the typical rail-trails. cenotes, lagoons and springs mark this section of Gainesville Hawthorne Trail. In a year and a half miles, Chua Encounters on the bike path leads to a viewing area of wet grassland and marsh habitat that sink and Alachua Alachua Lake.
Paynes Prairie Preserve, a leading natural area and environment, beginning two miles off the runway. This is an observation area wildlife that is in meadows, pine forests, marshes and open water. With the usual fauna of Florida, crane, wild horses and bison can be observed. Alachua Lake Lookout offers a panoramic view of this region.
Area Lochloosa Wildlife Management is an area that includes 11,000 hectares of large population of bald eagles, ospreys and wading birds. The trip by the Gainesville Hawthorne Trail in this region has huge pines and oaks. About Cross Creek (Follow Route 325. South of the track) is the site of author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings home. The corridor passes through a pine forest along the last mile and a half to Hawthorne.
New – from Boulware Springs Park, a paved connector now links to another track in Gainesville for a ride of 22 miles.
Check-out this website ==> for a listing of top Florida bike trails. Here, the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail is featured as a “Top 10 Trail” – with photos and recommendations on the best sections to ride.
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