Going for a Hike Near Your Gainesville Apartment

Going for a hike is an enjoyable way to take in the natural beauty of any area. With a huge number of preserves, parks and trails, Florida has some of the best places to go for a scenic hike. Central Florida has a particularly wide mix of swamps, lakes, scrubland and pine forests that always provide something new to see. Many of these locations even have wheelchair accessible paved trails, so there are opportunities for anyone to enjoy the scenery.

Some of the most popular places to go for a hike near your Gainesville apartment include:

Ocala State Forest
The Gainesville-Hawthorn State Trail
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Lochloosa Wildlife Conserve Area
Ichetucknee to O’Leno Trail
Devil’s Millhooper Geological State Park
And many more

There are a few important things to bring on any hike. For example, hikers should make sure to take a couple bottles of water since dehydration can be a serious hazard with Florida’s heat. Carrying a small granola or energy bar is also an excellent idea in case there’s a need for an extra energy boost during a hike. Finally, hikers should take a map from the park’s entrance or visitors’ center so they always have a way to find the path home.

Bellamay Grand is located less than an hour away from many great hiking locations. For more information on our available units, contact us today.

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“We just moved in about a month ago. We had maintenance in so many times trying to get things set up for my disabled son - but they never complained. The grounds are beautiful. The people in the office are always polite and helpful. Very happy here.”