Alfred a Ring Park Trail
Photo: clembore — CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- 1.3 mi
- round trip
- 183 ft
- climb
- 170 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Oct–Apr
- best months
Alfred A. Ring Park Trail is a short, easy hike in Gainesville, Florida, set within Alfred A. Ring Park on city land. The trail is an out-and-back route that covers about 2.5 miles round trip, with a low point of 104 feet and a high of 170 feet. The climb is gentle, with a maximum grade of about 3% and a total elevation gain of 32 feet one way. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically spring and fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Gainesville show March highs around 76°F and October highs around 82°F, while summer brings highs near 91°F and the most wet days of the year. Several other outings sit close by. The 29Th Road Nature Park Trail is about a mile away, and the University of Florida climbing area is about 1.1 miles off. Archer Road Trail and Gainesville Depot Avenue Trail are both within about 2 miles.
Best time to go · Oct–Apr
Best time to visit Alfred a Ring Park Trail
Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
67° / 43°
8 wet
Feb
71° / 46°
7 wet
Mar
76° / 50°
7 wet
Apr
81° / 56°
6 wet
May
87° / 63°
8 wet
Jun
90° / 70°
14 wet
Jul
91° / 72°
16 wet
Aug
91° / 72°
16 wet
Sep
88° / 69°
11 wet
Oct
82° / 61°
7 wet
Nov
75° / 51°
6 wet
Dec
69° / 45°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gainesville Rgnl Ap, FL, 4.7 mi away at 123 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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