Post T'giving Bike Ride on Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

Connecting the university town of Gainesville with rural Hawthorne, the 17.1-mile Gainesville-Hawthorne State Park Trail makes for a great day trip, complete with a hill or two and plenty of wildlife. The trail traverses one of Florida's most environmentally sensitive areas: Paynes Prairie State Preserve and other local and state conservation lands.
On this historic rail bed turned greenway, you will pass by native plants and wildlife, diverse scenery and backyard Florida culture. Overlooks and stops of interest tie together a rich story of small railroad towns, locomotives and human activity along this corridor. Most riders find the trail to be easy to moderate in difficulty, with a few hills.

We will ride at least 6 miles out and then turn around and come back for a total of 12 miles. If you are feeling strong, keep going! You can not get lost. Bring lunch you can carry in a backpack, on the bike, for a picnic. Don't forget your bike helmet. Questions: Call Mary 407-701-6475