Downtown Connector Rail Trail – Depot Park loop from Sweetwater Preserve

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Downtown Connector Rail Trail – Depot Park loop from Sweetwater Preserve

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Downtown Connector Rail Trail – Depot Park loop from Sweetwater Preserve

01:38

15.7km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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650 m

Downtown Connector Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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4.01 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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6.10 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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13.1 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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14.5 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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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

1.28 km

525 m

177 m

Surfaces

11.2 km