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Sweetwater Preserve – Depot Park loop from Golf Practice Facility

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Sweetwater Preserve – Depot Park loop from Golf Practice Facility

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Sweetwater Preserve – Depot Park loop from Golf Practice Facility

01:39

27.1km

90m

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: April 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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15.9 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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16.2 km

Viewpoint

17.1 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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19.1 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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20.5 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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21.7 km

Pond with a Fountain in Gainesville

Highlight • Lake

A small park in Gainesville that is very well maintained and forms the connection to a Railtrail.

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21.7 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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27.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

2.82 km

2.37 km

1.22 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

20.8 km

3.33 km

2.75 km

134 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

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