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Alachua County

Downtown Connector Rail Trail – Depot Park loop from Prairie Creek Preserve

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Road cycling routes
United States
Florida
Alachua County

Downtown Connector Rail Trail – Depot Park loop from Prairie Creek Preserve

Moderate

4.5

(9700)

9,701

riders

Downtown Connector Rail Trail – Depot Park loop from Prairie Creek Preserve

01:57

38.0km

100m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.81 km for 59 m

After 13.7 km for 64 m

After 20.6 km for 69 m

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7.42 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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8.83 km

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park – La Chua Trail

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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

Downtown Connector Rail Trail

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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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13.9 km

Depot Park

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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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28.8 km

Newnans Lake

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Beautiful Newnans Lake is situated on the eastern side of Gainesville. The lake is a considerable 6,609 acres in size and is a stunning shallow basin lake. Though you cannot …

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38.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

8.14 km

7.68 km

3.08 km

258 m

146 m

Surfaces

33.0 km

2.98 km

1.78 km

258 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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