On the eastern side of Sweetwater Preserve, hike a gentle loop through the woods along Sweetwater Branch.
Paynes Prairie
A natural landform between Gainesville and Micanopy, Paynes Prairie is an immense and ever-changing basin
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
A gem for Gainesville, Sweetwater Wetlands Park offers a unique perspective on Paynes Prairie
Wacahoota Trail
Savor 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.