Paynes Prairie: A North Florida Gem
A natural landform between Gainesville and Micanopy, Paynes Prairie is an immense and ever-changing basin.
Prairie Creek Boardwalk
Gainesville 1.4 milesUnder the dense canopy of a hardwood forest, the Prairie Creek Boardwalk provides a unique perspective on the creek that links Paynes Prairie and Newnans Lake.
Wacahoota Trail
Micanopy 0.7 milesSavor the view from five stories up as you scan the horizon for wild horses from the observation tower on the south rim of Paynes Prairie.
Wild horses on Paynes Prairie
That magical moment when you climb to the top of the observation tower on the rim of Paynes Prairie and see the wild horses on the prairie for the first time: priceless.