Experiences
Unmatched for its quality of cross-country biking in the state, San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park offers almost 20 miles of single-track trails. Access these wonderful trails from the bike trailhead located at 13201 Progress Blvd., off U.S. 441, south of Alachua. Trails are available for all biking levels. Be sure to pick up a map showing their locations or download a PDF.
Please extend to others the same courtesy you would wish to be given by refraining from using the trails other than for their intended use; mountain bikers should not use the horse trails. When meeting at trail intersections, bike riders should yield to horse riders.
- The Cotton Tail Trail gently winds around the perimeter of the north entrance. This is a 1-mile beginner level trail.
- The Cellon Creek Trail traverses both sides of Cellon Creek as it winds through rolling terrain and across small jog jumps. This is a 4-mile intermediate level trail.
- The Tung Nut Loop Trail connects to the back of the Cellon Creek Trail and offers strenuous hill climbing, steep switchbacks, log bridges and breathtaking views of the north rim of Sanchez Prairie. This is an 8-mile advanced level trail.
- The Hammock Hub can be accessed from the Tung Nut Loop. This is a 2-mile loop with challenging climbs and large log bridges.
Access the Sweet Gum Loop from the Hammock Hub. This is a short 1.6-mile moderate level trail. The following trails can be accessed from Sweet Gum Loop. All of these trails are for the more advanced rider and feature short, steep drops, strong climbs and many log crossings.
- Ravine Creek Trail - 1.3 miles
- Cane Break Trail - 1 mile
- Live Oak Loop - 0.6 mile
Due to the remote nature of the trails beyond the Cellon Creek Trail, you should consider bringing basic bike tools such as a pump, replacement inner tube and multi-tool kit. The mountain bike and equestrian trails are separate trails and meet only at well-cleared intersections. For safety, we ask that bikers not use the equestrian trails. Hikers are welcomed to use both trails. Horses are allowed, but no pets, please. Rental bikes are not available at the park.
The San Felasco South Trailhead has hiking-only trails. This trailhead is located on County Road 232 (11101 Millhopper Road, Gainesville) and offers three trails for nature viewing and hiking.
The distances of these trails are 0.9 mile, 4.8 miles and 5.6 miles. Color markers are used to distinguish each trail. Dogs on a hand-held 6-foot leash are welcome. No bicycles or horses are allowed on these trails.
Hikers are also welcome to use any of the trails at the North Trailhead located off U.S. 441.
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park offers equestrians the opportunity to ride through a variety of outstanding natural areas.
The 3.6-mile Cellon Creek Trail winds through shady woods and along the Cellon Creek. Enjoy the open fields and pinewoods along the 4.4-mile Turkey Creek Loop Trail. The 1.4-mile Sanchez Trail follows the flow of Turkey Creek, and the 0.5-mile Sidewinder Trail winds around wet-weather ponds and along slopes. Both of these trails interconnect to the Turkey Creek Loop Trail.
To access the following trails, ride approximately two miles of the Turkey Creek Loop Trail and cross Turkey Creek.
- The 2.2-mile Piney Woods Trail traverses through pinelands in the park.
- The 1.1-mile Hidden Pond Trail goes by the seasonal pond before rejoining Piney Woods Trail.
- The 2.1-mile Cypress Knee Trail skirts a small wetland where cypress knees can be seen.
Access these wonderful trails from the equestrian trailhead located at 13201 Progress Blvd., off U.S. 441, south of Alachua. Download a map of the equestrian trails.
Horse-drawn carriages are welcome on both the Cellon and Turkey Creek trails. The two single-track trails (Sanchez and Sidewinder) are not wide enough to accommodate carriages. Please call at least one day in advance to obtain entrance to the carriage gate. On Monday through Friday, call 386-462-7905. If calling on Saturday or Sunday, 352-955-2008.
The mountain bike and equestrian trails are separate trails and meet only at well-cleared intersections.
- Horses only are allowed. No pets, please.
- Horses are not available for rent at the park. All horse riders are required to have proof of negative Coggins on their person or in their saddlebag. An additional 8-mile equestrian trail is currently under development. Check back for updates on its progress and anticipated opening.
- Please extend to others the same courtesy you would wish to be given by refraining from using the trails other than for their intended use; horse riders should not use bike trails.
- When meeting at trail intersections, bike riders should yield to horse riders.
Amenities
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park offers the equestrian the opportunity to ride through a variety of outstanding natural areas.
The 3.6-mile Cellon Creek Trail winds through shady woods and along the Cellon Creek. Enjoy the open fields and pinewoods along the 4.4-mile Turkey Creek Loop Trail. The 1.4-mile Sanchez Trail follows the flow of the Turkey Creek, and the 0.5-mile Sidewinder Trail winds around wet-weather ponds and along slopes. Both of these trails interconnect to the Turkey Creek Loop Trail.
To access the following trails, ride approximately two miles of the Turkey Creek Loop Trail and cross Turkey Creek.
- The 2.2-mile Piney Woods Trail traverses through pinelands in the park.
- The 1.1-mile Hidden Pond Trail goes by the seasonal pond before rejoining Piney Woods Trail.
- The 2.1-mile Cypress Knee Trail skirts a small wetland where cypress knees can be seen.
Access these wonderful trails from the equestrian trailhead located at 13201 Progress Blvd., off U.S. 441, south of Alachua. Download a map of the equestrian trails.
Horse-drawn carriages are welcome on both the Cellon and Turkey Creek trails. The two single-track trails (Sanchez and Sidewinder) are not wide enough to accommodate carriages. Please call at least one day in advance to obtain entrance to the carriage gate. On Monday through Friday, call 386-462-7905. If calling on Saturday or Sunday, 352-955-2008.
The mountain bike and equestrian trails are separate trails and meet only at well-cleared intersections.
- Horses only are allowed. No pets, please.
- Horses are not available for rent at the park. All horse riders are required to have proof of negative Coggins on their person or in their saddlebag. An additional 8-mile equestrian trail is currently under development. Check back for updates on its progress and anticipated opening.
- Please extend to others the same courtesy you would wish to be given by refraining from using the trails other than for their intended use; horse riders should not use bike trails.
- When meeting at trail intersections, bike riders should yield to horse riders.
Unmatched for its quality of cross-country biking in the state, San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park offers almost 20 miles of single-track trails. Access these wonderful trails from the bike trailhead located at 13201 Progress Blvd., off U.S. 441, south of Alachua. Trails are available for all biking levels. Be sure to pick up a map showing their locations or download a PDF.
Please extend to others the same courtesy you would wish to be given by refraining from using the trails other than for their intended use; mountain bikers should not use the horse trails. When meeting at trail intersections, bike riders should yield to horse riders.
- The Cotton Tail Trail gently winds around the perimeter of the north entrance. This is a 1-mile beginner level trail.
- The Cellon Creek Trail traverses both sides of Cellon Creek as it winds through rolling terrain and across small jog jumps. This is a 4-mile intermediate level trail.
- The Tung Nut Loop Trail connects to the back of the Cellon Creek Trail and offers strenuous hill climbing, steep switchbacks, log bridges and breathtaking views of the north rim of Sanchez Prairie. This is an 8-mile advanced level trail.
- The Hammock Hub can be accessed from the Tung Nut Loop. This is a 2-mile loop with challenging climbs and large log bridges.
Access the Sweet Gum Loop from the Hammock Hub. This is a short 1.6-mile moderate level trail. The following trails can be accessed from Sweet Gum Loop. All of these trails are for the more advanced rider and feature short, steep drops, strong climbs and many log crossings.
- Ravine Creek Trail - 1.3 miles
- Cane Break Trail - 1 mile
- Live Oak Loop - 0.6 mile
Due to the remote nature of the trails beyond the Cellon Creek Trail, you should consider bringing basic bike tools such as a pump, replacement inner tube and multi-tool kit. The mountain bike and equestrian trails are separate trails and meet only at well-cleared intersections. For safety concerns, we ask that bikers not use the equestrian trails. Hikers are welcomed to use both trails. Horses are allowed, but no pets, please. Rental bikes are not available at the park.
Dogs on a hand-held 6-foot leash are welcome on the San Felasco hiking trailhead located on County Road 232 (Millhopper Road).
- Horses only are allowed on the biking or equestrian trails. No pets, please.
- See our Pet Policy.
