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Gum Root Park Loop

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  1. Areas
  2. FL
  3. …Northern Florida
  4. …Gainesville
  5. Gum Root Park

“A short trail near Newmans Lake. ”

Ann Russell-Vargas
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0.8

Miles

1.3

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Point to Point

125' 38 m

High

102' 31 m

Low

30' 9 m

Up

14' 4 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

3%

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Wildlife

Description

This is a simple, short, hiking trail near Newmans Lake Conservation Area that heads through a swamp flood plane area. You can add on a short out-and-back on the Gum Root Spur Trail for some added mileage to the loop.

Flora & Fauna

Cypress, live oaks, sweet gum.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs - Nature Parks

Shared By:

Ann Russell-Vargas with improvements by Keara Lynn
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