Trips
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.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park covers
21,000 acres and is a remarkable grassland unlike any other in the Deep South. Bison and wild Spanish horses graze on the prairie and historic sites dot the preserve.
A write-up of this hike can be found here:http://jdttravelblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/barr-hammock-preserve.html
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park covers
21,000 acres and is a remarkable grassland unlike any other in the Deep South. Bison and wild Spanish horses graze on the prairie and historic sites dot the preserve.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (LaChua Trail)
Robinson Heights, Florida, United States
Hiking | 2.4 miles
Hiking | 2.4 miles
The LaChua Trail is three miles round-trip from the North Rim of the Prairie to the observation tower. This trail provides scenic views of wet-prairie and marsh habitat including Alachua Sink and Alachua Lake.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Alackaway Tolofa (historical), Florida, United States
Hiking | 8.2 miles
Hiking | 8.2 miles
Paynes Prairie is biologically, geologically and historically unique. This park became Florida´s first state preserve in 1971 and is now designated as a National Natural Landmark. Noted artist and naturalist William Bartram called it the great Alachua Savannah when he wrote about his visit to the prairie in 1774.
HIKING/NATURE TRAIL
NOTE: Due to potential conflict with alligators, snakes, and bison, pets are not allowed on some of the trails.
1. LA CHUA TRAIL...
This is the loop around the campground at Paynes Prairie State Park near Gainesville, FL
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.
A write-up of this hike can be found here:http://jdttravelblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-hike-at-paynes-prairie-state.html
A write-up of this hike can be found here...http://jdttravelblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/barr-hammock-trail-hike-take-two.html
