San Felasco Hammock Trees

San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park

Mature hardwood forest is one of the unique natural features to be explored in this gorgeous landscape

Trail Closure

Portions of the Blue Trail are temporarily closed due to water and erosion issues and while trees affected by a Southern Pine Beetle outbreak are removed. Other trails remain open.

Portions of Cellon Creek Bike Trail and Cellon Loop Horse Trail north of the restrooms are temporarily closed due to high water levels on the trail.

Hours

8 a.m. to Sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$4 per vehicle. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required. $2 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers

Location

13201 Progress Blvd.
Alachua FL 32615

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Contact Info

386-462-7905

Welcome to San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park

This preserve has one of the few remaining mature forests in Florida.

The limestone outcrops and extreme changes in elevation provide ideal conditions for many species of hardwood trees, including several champion trees. Bobcats, white-tailed deer, gray foxes, turkeys, and many species of songbirds make their homes in the 18 natural communities found in the preserve.

The park offers outdoor adventure to hikers, off-road bicyclists, horseback riders and nature lovers. To ensure solitude and quiet for a true wilderness experience, the southern two-thirds of the park is designated for hiking only. The northern third of the park has horse trails, off-road cycling and hiking. Equestrians must carry proof of a negative Coggins test.

  • The hiking trailhead is located four miles northwest of Gainesville on State Road 232 at 11101 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL 32653.
  • The horseback and bicycle trailheads are located just south of Alachua, off U.S. 441.

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Experiences

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Bicycling
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Picnicking
Picnicking
Walking and Running
Walking and Running

Amenities

Equestrian Trail
Equestrian Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities

San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park

San Felasco Hammock Chert Swamp
San Felasco Hammock Great Oak
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San Felasco Hammock Invasive
San Felasco Hammock Mountain Biking
San Felasco Hammock Mountain Bike
San Felasco Hammock Nature Observation
San Felasco Hammock Owl
San Felasco Hammock Pine Woods
San Felasco Hammock Ranger on Horse
San Felasco Hammock Restoration Sign
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Whether by bicycle, horse, wheelchair, kayak or on your own two feet, trails both within and outside our state parks can lead to a wide variety of adventure and opportunity throughout Florida.
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