Map of bike paths / walking paths in Gainesville, FL

Recreational trails for walking, running and cycling in Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville is located at the north end of the Florida Peninsula. The city is situated to the west of Newmans Lake and is the home to the University of Florida.

Gainesville is the western end of the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail and the city has a number of recreational trails alongside some of the major roadways in town. There is also the newly renovated Depot Park with walking trails and family-friendly facilities.

Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

The Gainsville-Hawthorne State Trail is a 17-mile long paved pathway that spans between the cities of Gainesville, Rochelle and Hawthorne in Northern Florida. The trail was constructed along an abandoned railroad right-of-way. The trail goes past designated conservation areas and past miles of thick forest land. Most of the trail is located away from roadways and congestion.

The northwest end of the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail is located at SW 6th Street and SW Depot Avenue. The trail goes by the southern end of Depot Park then swings to the south to travel through Sweetwater Wetlands Park.

Read more about the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

Resources

Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the recreational trails located in Gainesville, Florida