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Depot Park – Gainesville Rail Trail loop from Prairie Creek Preserve

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Alachua County

Depot Park – Gainesville Rail Trail loop from Prairie Creek Preserve

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(4875)

17,480

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Depot Park – Gainesville Rail Trail loop from Prairie Creek Preserve

01:46

30.0km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.82 km for 59 m

After 13.8 km for 112 m

After 14.0 km for 196 m

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2.68 km

Swamp Landscape near Gainesville

Highlight • Natural

A typical swamp landscape in Florida. A wooden boardwalk was built here and extensive wildlife could be observed.

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7.44 km

Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail is a 16.5 mile that runs from Gainesville to Hawthorne. It is fully paved and although there is a hill or two, it is not too challenging a trail.

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8.85 km

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park – La Chua Trail

Highlight • Trail

Designated as a U.S. National Natural Landmark, this state park is truly a natural wonder. As you explore the park you won't be surprised to see alligators and a dizzying array of birds. However, spotting the wild roaming bison and horses that call the park home might be a bit unexpected. In fact, this is the only place in Florida where such sights can be seen.

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10.7 km

Fairy-tale Forest

Highlight • Forest

A section of the Railtrail went through a fairytale forest, as can be seen in the photo. There were only trees like these to the left and right of the path. Maybe the witch lives here too.

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14.4 km

Depot Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Depot Park is a recreational park complex set around a scenic lake. It has two nearby museums, lawns, picnic areas, trails, and play areas, and is a popular place in downtown Gainesville. It is conveniently located on the Depot Avenue Rails-to-Trails Path.

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15.8 km

SW 5th Avenue Basin

Highlight • Lake

A paved path circles around this small body of water. It's situated between the campus and downtown and is a great place to be around sunset.

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15.8 km

Pond with a Fountain in Gainesville

Highlight • Lake

A small park in Gainesville that is very well maintained and forms the connection to a Railtrail.

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17.7 km

Gainesville Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The beginning of many, many KM on Railtrails in this stage. In addition, with lush nature basically almost in the middle of Gainesville. This is very remarkable.

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30.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

759 m

530 m

391 m

190 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

1.69 km

437 m

190 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 July

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