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Depot Park – Downtown Connector Rail Trail loop from Sweetwater Preserve

Depot Park – Downtown Connector Rail Trail loop from Sweetwater Preserve

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Depot Park – Downtown Connector Rail Trail loop from Sweetwater Preserve

00:39

15.5km

60m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.60 km for 111 m

After 14.2 km for 59 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.71 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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6.40 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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9.64 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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11.6 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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14.3 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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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

2.25 km

800 m

495 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

1.57 km

271 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Depot Park

Downtown Connector Rail Trail

Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park – La Chua Trail

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