Enjoy the fall weather in Gainesville with a bike ride along the Gainesville-Hawthoren State Trail. As you travel along the 16 miles of paved trails you will see the wonderful Paynes Prairie Preserve and also the Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area. Some of the wildlife you might see along the way include bald eagles, osprey, fox squirrels, sandhill cranes and many other birds. The trail begins at Boulware Springs Park and takes you over to Hawthorne.
Be mindful as you are riding of other cyclist, horses, and pedestrians who also use this wonderful trail to enjoy the beauty of Gainesville.

