Linwood Nature Preserve

Linwood Nature Preserve covers 32 acres of urban forest on the shores of Lake Lanier. Over 2 miles of hiking trails wind through wetlands, prairie, and pine-oak-hickory ecosystems. The trails have interpretive signs, kiosks, benches, and viewing decks. The Preserve is a partnership between Gainesville park and Recreation and The Redbud Project. It has two entrances: 415 Linwood Drive and 118 Springview Drive, both accessed from Thompson Bridge Rd. The Preserve is free and open to the public from dawn till dusk 7 days a week.