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.

Nate Rosas

July 11, 2025

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If it’s your first time full sending it, make sure to have you mom on standby to pick you up lol

Brendon

January 5, 2026

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Distance 1.30 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 0 m

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