Nearest city Alachua, Florida Phone +1 386-462-7905 | Area 26.3 km² Designated as world heritage site December 1974 | |
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Location Alachua County, Florida, US Governing body Florida Department of Environmental Protection Address 11101 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA Management Florida Department of Environmental Protection Similar Devil's Millhopper Geologic, Dudley Farm Historic S, Gainesville‑Hawthorne State Trail, Econfina River State Park, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings | ||
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San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is a Florida State Park in Alachua County, Florida. It is located northwest of Gainesville, Florida on CR 232 (Millhopper Road), just south of the town of Alachua.
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Hiking the horse trails in san felasco hammock preserve state park
FaunaEdit
Among the wildlife of the park are feral pigs, bobcats, white-tailed deer, gray foxes, wild turkeys and many species of songbirds.
FloraEdit
Many species of hardwood trees, the sandhill, hydric hammock and swamp plant communities, including rare plants.
HistoryEdit
In the 18th and 19th centuries this was a plantation owned by the Sanchez family. None of the original buildings remain.
Recreational activitiesEdit
Activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding and nature viewing.
Amenities include 20 mi (32 km) of single-track bike, horse, and nature trails.
HoursEdit
Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year.