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Sweetwater Preserve – Depot Park loop from Florida Museum of Natural History

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Sweetwater Preserve – Depot Park loop from Florida Museum of Natural History

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Sweetwater Preserve – Depot Park loop from Florida Museum of Natural History

01:36

24.5km

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.34 km for 246 m

After 10.4 km for 59 m

After 19.8 km for 237 m

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Bus stop

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7.52 km

Sweetwater Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Sweetwater Preserve provides a network of well-maintained, clearly marked trails that wind through beautiful American beech and oak forestry.

There is lots of shade on the paths, and you'll pass …

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10.4 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 …

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10.5 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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14.7 km

The Downtown Connector Rail Trail runs from downtown Gainesville to the Ganesville-Hawthorne State Trail. Together the two trail make a fully paved pathway between the two cities that allows cyclists …

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18.3 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 …

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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

3.45 km

3.10 km

2.08 km

843 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

4.12 km

2.46 km

717 m

179 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 13 May

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