National Trail Days Hike- Boulware Springs to Sweetwater Preserve

Boulware Springs/ Sweetwater Preserve -National Trail Days Hike
Location: Boulware Springs Park 3300 SE 15th St Gainesville FL
Leader: Leo Dugger

Time: Be ready to walk at 8:15 am, Arrive 15 minutes before to sign in.
Description: This will be 4 mile loop hike. It is a mostly shaded and approx. 2 hour hike.
Directions: From downtown Gainesville-Go east on East University Ave.
After crossing Waldo Road /St. Rd. 24 stay in the righthand lane and bear right onto Hawthorne Road/SR 20. At SE 15th St (Fast Eddies) turn right (south) and follow SE 15th St.
At the Boulware Springs Park entrance. 3300 SE 15th St- Park turn right, go to the GNV-HAW Rail Trail lot.
General Information: Trail is sandy in places, has roots in trail and there are some elevation changes. Bring a hat, water, and snack if you like.
Bug spray is always a good idea.
Other items of interest: Boulware Springs is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bathrooms: Yes -Porto-Lets
Dogs allowed: No