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Andrus
June 20, 2025
Hiking
The Downtown Connector Rail Trail runs from downtown Gainesville to the Ganesville-Hawthorne State Trail. Together the two trail make a fully paved pathway between the two cities that allows cyclists and pedestrians to explore the area in a car free environment.
Russell_Dennehy-Carr
July 13, 2025
Hiking
Nice way to walk to La Chua if you wanted a longer walk and live in downtown Gainesville
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