Lake Alice is located at the University of Florida.
Being a Florida Gator, of course I had to blog about hiking at Lake Alice!
Lake Alice is a small lake on the University of Florida campus. The lake gives UF that special touch!
The things you will see at Lake Alice will definitely surprise you. I was definitely not expecting to see as many animals as I did on one trip.
Lake Alice is home to a variety of species. Some of these include bats (which take flight at sunset), turtles and of course alligators.
I started my hike at University Gardens, which is located on museum road. As visitors walk along the elevated path they will be able to see leafy trees and small creeks.
I noticed that the trail didn’t exactly take me to the lake, so once I was done I walked near the lake and found a small path that led me close to the water.
While I was here, I saw two alligators and three turtles swimming in the water. It was amazing to see these lake creatures so close!
Visitors can also walk to the Baughman Center. It is a beautiful space with lots of big windows in order to get a better look at Lake Alice from every angle. The Baughman Center is open for people to mediate or just enjoy the view of the lake. The center can also be used for weddings, according to the center’s website.
A fun fact about Lake Alice is that it’s watershed drains approximately 60% of the UF main campus, according to the University of Florida’s water campaign website.
If you are ever in the Gainesville area, I would definitely recommend coming here. It’s a great place to enjoy a light hike and find some interesting things on the way.
Happy hiking and GO GATORS!
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