Gainesville Hawthorne State Trail 4 Mile Hike

NOTE: Meetup time 8:45

Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
Location: (Google Map) Rochelle Parking GHT (Apple Maps) Witness Tree Junction, 8416 County Rd 2082
Time: 9:00 AM, Arrive by 8:45 to sign in
Leader: Marsha Jordan

Description: Join the Sandhill Chapter of the Florida Trail Association for a 4-mile hike, generally considered an easy route. With its mix of pine flatwoods, bayhead swamps, hardwood forest and scrub habitat, these trails offer much diversity. It is mostly shaded to keep things cool.

Optional lunch after at Blue Highway, 204 NE Hwy 441, Micanopy

Fees: None
General Information: Bring a hat, water, sunscreen, proper footwear, and snack if you like. Bug spray is always a good idea. Also have an emergency medical card (info) in your pack.
Bathrooms: No
Dogs allowed: Well behaved dogs on leash are welcome
RSVP via Meet-Up

Florida Trail Association (FTA) Inc. is a volunteer membership organization with the primary purpose of developing, maintaining, promoting, and protecting the Florida Trail. Join FTA, just $40 per year - https://florida-trail-association.givecloud.co/join