This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.
Gainesville Loop Ride
25.5 km mostly paved, flat loop around Gainesville with some dirt sections.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Ride early to avoid afternoon heat and thunderstorms in summer.
Weather check
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29.6788, -82.3851
Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 29.6788, -82.3851 @ 46m
Quick Stats
Highlights
- University of Florida
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
- Lake Alice
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+78 m
Total Descent
-78 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
6.1
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.52
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 5.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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Before you go: Gainesville Loop Ride
Best time to go
Nov–Apr
November through April brings dry, mild weather; summer is hot and humid with near-daily afternoon thunderstorms, and hurricane season runs from June to November.
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