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West Trail
Trail
1.4 mile
2.2 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
81'
25 m
Descent: -47' -14 m
High: 149' 46 m
Low: 105' 32 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 2% (1°)
Max Grade: 7% (4°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“A trail featuring both floodplain forest and upland forest.”
— Ann Russell-Vargas
Features
Birding · River/Creek · Wildlife
Description
This trail features winding singletrack through floodplain forests and upland forests. The route is considered to be hilly for Florida. This is a very popular trail for hikers and mountain bikers, so keep an eye out for other trail users. The trail will be completely shaded, making for an pleasant summer outing.
Flora & Fauna
Floodplain forests, saw palmetto, live oaks and upland forest.
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Contacts
Land Manager: Florida State Parks - Alachua
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