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Sweetwater Preserve – Gainesville Rail Trail loop from Butler Plaza

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Sweetwater Preserve – Gainesville Rail Trail loop from Butler Plaza

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Sweetwater Preserve – Gainesville Rail Trail loop from Butler Plaza

02:59

51.4km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.6 km for 59 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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32.4 km

Swamp Landscape near Gainesville

Highlight • Natural

A typical swamp landscape in Florida. A wooden boardwalk was built here and extensive wildlife could be observed.

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37.2 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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38.6 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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40.4 km

Fairy-tale Forest

Highlight • Forest

A section of the Railtrail went through a fairytale forest, as can be seen in the photo. There were only trees like these to the left and right of the path. Maybe the witch lives here too.

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41.5 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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43.7 km

Gainesville Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The beginning of many, many KM on Railtrails in this stage. In addition, with lush nature basically almost in the middle of Gainesville. This is very remarkable.

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51.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

21.2 km

5.04 km

1.99 km

678 m

Surfaces

48.6 km

1.80 km

587 m

430 m

Elevation

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Today

Monday 29 June

35°C

23°C

45 %

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