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Change your surroundings and explore the great outdoors on the bike trail or on the water before ending your day at a local craft brewery on the Alachua County Ale Trail.
The Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail features scenic views of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. The cycling journey measures 16 miles from the trailhead at Boulware Springs Nature Park to the City of Hawthorne.
The Archer Braid Trail spans nearly 10 miles from the City of Archer and connects to Haile Village Center and Celebration Point.
The off-road network at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park offers singletrack mountain bike trails with varying levels of difficulty through dense forests and open meadows.
In downtown Gainesville, urban bike trails connect at Depot Park. The Waldo-Depot connector trail leads to Waldo Road to the east, and Archer Road across the iconic Helyx Bridge to the west. Head south and join the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail. Grab a bite to eat at the historic Depot Station featuring Parkside Convenience, Goldie’s Burgers, Boxcar Beer and Wine Garden, and Goodbike Depot.
If you’re looking to rent an eBike for your excursion, start at Pedego Electric Bikes for hourly, half-day, or whole-day rentals of comfortable models, including a helmet, lock, and pannier bag. Add a downtown Gainesville bike ride to your stay at Sweetwater Branch Inn. Their Downtown Gainesville Bike Ride package includes free bike rental, a helmet, water bottle and map of places to explore.
Discover crystal-clear freshwater springs along the Santa Fe River. The springs make a perfect destination for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and relaxing in nature.
North Florida is home to the largest collection of freshwater springs in the country with millions of gallons of water flowing into the Santa Fe River every day. Explore eight springs in eight miles with Anderson’s Outdoor Adventures. Launch your personal watercraft at Poe Springs Park and boat ramps along the Santa Fe River.
The Santa Fe Canal connects two lakes near Waldo. Learn about the history of the waterway and view a map with our Paddle Guide to Lake Alto and Lake Santa Fe.
Discover local flavor on the Sippin’ Seven Alachua Ale Trail . Relax and grab a brew at Cypress & Grove Brewing Company, Blackadder Brewing Company, Daft Cow Brewery, First Magnitude Brewing Company, High Springs Brewing Company and Swamp Head Brewery.
