Gum Root Park
7300 Northeast 27th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
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7300 NE 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, United States
About the Business
Gum Root Park is a natural oasis located at 7300 Northeast 27th Avenue in Gainesville, Florida. This park offers visitors the opportunity to explore trails through various natural communities such as blackwater streams, floodplain swamps, xeric hammocks, baygalls, pastures, and pine flatwoods. Situated next to expansive state conservation land, Gum Root Park is a haven for birdwatching and wildlife observation. Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in nature or simply enjoy a peaceful stroll, Gum Root Park is the perfect destination. The park is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on observed holidays.
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"Amazing nature and short easy loop."
"Not sure how anyone can state this place is quiet. Simply looking at a map tells you it is surrounded by major roads. It is not quiet. The roar of traffic AND jets flying overhead disturbs the serenity and beauty. If you are noise sensitive, take earplugs. It took approx. an hour to walk all the trails, except the one running along the road. Approx. 2 hours if you stroll. Mostly forested trails with minimal open space. The clearing is breathtaking. Various hardwoods and pine dot the view. There is a marsh with a trail around half of it, which appears to border private property. All the trails were high and dry except 1 place. Go check it out as it is a beautiful park. The parking area feels sketchy as several cars stopped to do whatever while I was eating lunch there. No trouble occurred though. Note: There is a sign at the entrance stating within appox. a .8 mile drive, north on 26 on opposite side of road are more hiking trails. This is misleading. Apparently it is a camping spot for those who reserve it in advance, located behind a gate, down a road. I had no idea until I stumbled upon someone camping there! Awkward. No signage until you arrive that it is a camping area. The trails were overgrown and flooded on 2/14."
"Small parking area with two trash disposal containers and a bench inside the gate. Trail is well marked with blue blazes. Even after a lot of recent rain storms the trail is dry and the fallen trees from recent weeks storms have already been cleared. The trail is a short loop about 1 mile. Plenty of shade and a couple of benches to sit and enjoy the creek & dam, plus the swampy marsh pond along the trail. I’ve had no problems with ticks but then again I use clothes treated with Permethrin and my pet takes Brevecto."
"I didn't see any deer but still the trail is nice and like most places in Florida and special near swamp areas, never forget Extra strength bugs spray."
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