The Best Hiking in Gainesville
Looking for the best hiking in Gainesville? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Gainesville. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Gainesville
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Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville 6th Street Rail Trail
10.19 mi / 548 ft gainGainesville 6th Street Rail Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Gainesville, Florida.Read more -
Gainesville, Florida
Sweetwater Preserve West Trail
1.29 mi / 213 ft gainSweetwater Preserve West Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gainesville, Florida.Read more -
Micanopy, Florida
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Loop
5.03.46 mi / 256 ft gainSweetwater Wetlands Park is over 125 acres of wetlands and ponds that were created to help improve the quality of water contained in the Paynes Prairie wetlands and the Florida aquifer. This initiative by the city of Gainesville has led to improved water quality as well as a place for people to c...Read more -
Gainesville, Florida
Sweetwater Preserve East Trail
2.05 mi / 194 ft gainSweetwater Preserve East Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Micanopy, Florida.Read more -
Gainesville, Florida
Sweetwater Preserve Loop via Boulware Springs Park
3.27 mi / 341 ft gainSweetwater Preserve Loop via Boulware Springs Park is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Gainesville, Florida.Read more -
Gainesville, Florida
Loblolly Woods Trail
2.68 mi / 348 ft gainLoblolly Woods Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Gainesville, Florida.Read more -
Gainesville, Florida
La Chua Trail
4.62.55 mi / 98 ft gainLocated in Gainesville, FL this easy to moderate trail is approximately 3.1 miles round trip. Approximately a quarter of the trail is an elevated boardwalk that is handicapped accessible. Along the hike, you'll often see alligators, wild turkeys, wild horses, bison, and various migratory birds. ...Read more -
Gainesville, Florida
La Chua Trail
2.52 mi / 102 ft gainLa Chua Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Micanopy, Florida.Read more -
Gainesville, Florida
Cofrin Nature Trail
0.63 mi / 89 ft gainCofrin Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Gainesville, Florida.Read more -
Gainesville, Florida
Newnans Lake (Pithlachocco Lake) Trail
2.4 mi / 141 ft gainNewnans Lake (Pithlachocco Lake) Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Gainesville, Florida.Read more -
Gainesville, Florida
Newnans Lake State Forest West Trail
0.68 mi / 85 ft gainNewnans Lake State Forest West Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Gainesville, Florida.Read more -
Gainesville, Florida
Hike to Devil's Millhopper
3.30.9 miFollow the paved path starting at the interpretive center. At the T-junction turn right, heading into the forest. In a half mile a bridge will deliver you over a ravine, before a set of stairs take you down to Devil's Millhopper. Take in your view of the sinkhole before heading back up the stairs...Read more -
Gainesville, Florida
Trails of the Devil's Millhopper
0.73 mi / 118 ft gainTrails of the Devil's Millhopper is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Gainesville, Florida.Read more -
Micanopy, Florida
Bolen Bluff Trail
2.97 mi / 112 ft gainBolen Bluff Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Micanopy, Florida.Read more -
Micanopy, Florida
Cone's Dike
5.31 mi / 184 ft gainCone's Dike is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Micanopy, Florida.Read more