Trips
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is one of
the finest examples of the climax mesic hammocks remaining in Florida.
The park is located to the northwest of Gainesville, in north Florida's
Alachua County. The limestone outcrops and extreme changes in elevation
provide conditions for at least 18 biological communities within the
hammock, including areas of sandhill, hydric hammock, upland pine, and
swamp. Thanks to the region's karst topography, sinkholes, steephead
springs, ponds, and small lakes dot the landscape....
More than 20 distinct biological communities provide a rich array of habitats for wildlife and livestock, including alligators, bison, horses and more than 270 species of birds. Exhibits and an audio-visual program at the visitor center explain the area´s natural and cultural history. A 50-foot-high observation tower near the visitor center provides a panoramic view of the preserve. Eight trails provide opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and bicycling.
Prairies, Forests, and SwampsNow
at 7,000 acres (with the newly acquired Fox Pond site), the San Felasco
Hammock Preserve State Park is one of the finest examples of the climax
mesic hammocks remaining in Florida. The park is located to the
northwest of Gainesville, in north Florida's Alachua County. The
limestone outcrops and extreme changes in elevation provide conditions
for at least 18 biological communities within the hammock, including
areas of sandhill, hydric hammock, upland pine, and swamp. Thanks...
An easy Sunday morning hike at the Morningside Nature center in GainesvilleA short write-up and some pictures of this hike can be found here:http://jdttravelblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-few-easy-sunday-morning-hikes.html
paynes prairie la chua trail
Robinson Heights, Florida, United States
Hiking | 3.3 miles (3.1 miles away)
Hiking | 3.3 miles (3.1 miles away)
An easy Sunday morning hike at Gum root Park in Gainesville. A short write-up and a few pictures can be found here:http://jdttravelblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-few-easy-sunday-morning-hikes.html
Gold Head Branch State Park 2
Loch Lommond, Florida, United States
Hiking | 2.6 miles (26 miles away)
Hiking | 2.6 miles (26 miles away)
First off, the name of the park is Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. This was one of Teddy's projects back in the day to give people jobs with the CCC in the 1920's. If you are looking for a different side of FL... this is it. At times I thought I was back in NC!The trail is short and well marked. After the decent down the numerous flights of concrete...
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Wimberly Estates, Florida, United States
Hiking | 0.7 miles (5.6 miles away)
Hiking | 0.7 miles (5.6 miles away)
In the midst of north Florida's sandy terrain and pine forests, a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep leads down to a miniature rain forest. Small streams trickle down the steep slopes of the limestone sinkhole, disappearing through crevices in the ground. Lush vegetation thrives in the shade of the walls even in dry summers. A significant geological formation, Devil's Millhopper is a National Natural Landmark that has been visited by the curious...
Barr Hammock Preserve - Levy Loop Trail
Tacoma, Florida, United States
Hiking | 6.7 miles (9.4 miles away)
Hiking | 6.7 miles (9.4 miles away)
A write-up of this hike can be found here:http://jdttravelblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/barr-hammock-preserve.html
Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve is located on 325 between CR 346 and SR20. This property was cooperatively purchased with Alachua County and St. Johns River Management District through the Alachua County Forever Program. Trails may be seasonally flooded.
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
Los Trancos Woods, Florida, United States
Hiking | 4.1 miles (9.2 miles away)
Hiking | 4.1 miles (9.2 miles away)
This preserve has one of the few remaining mature forests in Florida. The limestone outcrops and extreme changes in elevation provide ideal conditions for many species of hardwood trees, including several champion trees. Bobcats, white-tailed deer, gray foxes, turkeys, and many species of songbirds make their homes in the 18 natural communities found in the preserve. The park offers outdoor adventure to hikers, off-road bicyclists, horseback riders, and nature lovers. To ensure...
Sweetwater Preserve West Trail
Melton Manor, Florida, United States
Hiking | 1.2 miles (1.6 miles away)
Hiking | 1.2 miles (1.6 miles away)
Alfred A. Ring Park
Varsity Mobile Home Villa, Florida, United States
Hiking | 1.4 miles (2.1 miles away)
Hiking | 1.4 miles (2.1 miles away)
Sweetwater Preserve East Trail
Melton Manor, Florida, United States
Hiking | 2.3 miles (2.3 miles away)
Hiking | 2.3 miles (2.3 miles away)
There are four marked trails within Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. These trails vary in length from a short 10-minute walk to a full three-hour hike that we recommend for the experienced hiker. The Ravine Ridge meanders along the upper ridge of the ravine between the ravine stairway and the mill site. Hikers can see the contrasts between the sandhill and ravine communities. The Loblolly Trail loop begins and ends...
