Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail Hike-Happy New Year 2026

FTA Activity: Gainesville -Hawthorne Trail Hike,
Sparks in the Park, Picnic and Fireworks: Happy New Year, 2026!

Description: Let’s gather to celebrate New Years Eve! We will hike down trail to Sweetwater Overlook and return (about 4 miles) to get a pond side view for “Sparks in the Park” from 5-8 PM.
Fireworks over the main pond! Come for the hike or just come for the fireworks/picnic-after 530pm.

You may bring a picnic of choice, folding chair and/or blanket to sit on the lawn socializing to see sunset and night skies, listening to live music .
Headlight or flashlight advised. Dress to your comfort.
Fireworks commence with night skies, ~ 6:30pm.
Bathrooms: Yes, at Depot Park
Dogs allowed: NO
Restricted to: FTA membership. Family and Friends of FTA members are welcome to join us. Join by phone 877-HIKE- FLA or online at floridatrail.org/join.
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