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Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 507 Google reviews · Running trail in Gainesville, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Shaded playground and park and fitness equipment plus nature trails going by a creek.
What runners say about Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park
“Bathroom conveniently located at front of park entrance and everything was clean and maintained.”
“They're all so beautiful hiking trails that criss cross a small creek that flows from the head water”
“There's a small museum, a large playground area, picnic tables in the shade, bird feeders that attract many species and a butterfly garden.”
This place is a small playground for children near the entrance. They're all so beautiful hiking trails that criss cross a small creek that flows from the head water
A very pleasant walk! There is a lot of shade, which I appreciated on this warm summer morning. There is a boardwalk area, and a nice creek flowing by parts of the trail. We saw lots of birds and even a small deer. Most of the path is bare dirt, could be muddy on rainy days.
First off this park is one of the best parks I. Gainesville so far! The zip lining, music area, exercise equipment along the trail, the mini rock climbing, and etc. My son had a blast at this park and it’s so much for him to do at this park! They also have a trail to walk on and just beautiful scenery.
Great little gem in NW Gainesville. For kids: Child friendly-small zip line, musical play area, climbing 'rock' for kids, a covered area, plus swings and slides. For the family: Also has a Fitness Loop, and walking trails. A wonderful way to enjoy nature and the natural beauty of North Central Florida!
Trail conditions & character
“Great shaded park, with an awesome playground, fitness loop and a trails for hiking.”
“There's a small museum, a large playground area, picnic tables in the shade, bird feeders that attract many species and a butterfly garden.”
“They're all so beautiful hiking trails that criss cross a small creek that flows from the head water”
“Bathroom conveniently located at front of park entrance and everything was clean and maintained.”
“There is a boardwalk area, and a nice creek flowing by parts of the trail.”
Plan your run at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitegainesvillefl.gov
- Phone(352) 334-5000
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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