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Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail State Park

This State Recreational Trail offers unique views along 16 miles, from the city of Gainesville's Boulware Springs Park through the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and the Lockloosa Wildlife Management Area. The recreational trail follows the railroad bed that was laid from Fernandina to Cedar Key, and that figured so largely in Gainesville history.

Today's trail has been designed for use by hikers, bicyclists and equestrians; parking is provided at three trailheads. The trail starts at SE 15th Street; travelers then make their way near Hwy 301 to trail's end at Hawthorne.

Location: 4801 SE 17th St, Gainesville Florida 32641 Telephone 352-955-2135

Other Florida State Parks nearby:
(Cedar Key) Cedar Key Museum State Park
(Gainesville) Devil's Millhopper State Geological Site
(Gainesville) Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail State Park
(Keystone Heights) Gold Head Branch State Park
(Ponte Vedra Beach) Guana River State Park
(Cross Creek) Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historical Site

03/07 Coming to The Gainesville area
Azalea Festival Valdosta GA March9-10 Free admission to a festival drawing 20,000 people from all over the Southeast and beyond.
Springtime Tallahassee Tallahassee FL April6 The festival includes a lot of fun for families and friends, such as: the Grand Parade, Jubilee in the Park, Children's Park, and the entertainment stages throughout the Jubilee with local and national entertainment acts.
Florida Old Time Music Championship Dade City FL April5-6 FOTMC celebrates Old Time Music in Florida, encompassing musical styles ranging from child ballads to southern dance music of old time string bands. Contests in many old time acoustic instruments, String Band and Old Time Singing contests.
Catfish Festival Crescent City FL April5-6 Since April 1978, the Rotary Club of Crescent City has held its annual 'Catfish Festival the first Saturday of April at Crescent City's Eva Lyon's Park. This massive volunteer effort has one significant purpose: raising money for college/vocational school scholarships for the high school children in our community. After costs are paid, every dollar generated is used for scholarships.
Santa Fe Comm College Spring Arts Festival Gainesville FL April6-7 The festival is one of the three largest annual events in Gainesville and is known for its high quality, unique artwork. It is held in the downtown historic district, nestled amid restored turn-of-the century homes, stately palms and abundant azaleas. More than 130,000 visitors are anticipated each year.
George's Music Springing the Blues Festival Jacksonville Beach FL April5-7 Springing The Blues is a free outdoor blues music festival designed to celebrate America's indigenous musical form and promote support of the arts. The three-day oceanfront event features a number of renowned blues performers as well as numerous displays and activities geared for the entire family.
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