Barr Hammock Preserve

The 5,719-acre Barr Hammock Preserve is located just west of Micanopy, Florida in southern Alachua County. The 6.5 mile Levy Loop Trail is accessed from Wacahoota Road, between US 441 and SR121. The trail provides vistas of restored freshwater marsh, and swamp forests. The trail is located on an elevated levee that surrounds the marsh.

The preserve was purchased to protect, preserve and enhance the unique natural and cultural resources found on the property and to provide an enjoyable and educational passive recreational experience. There is the northern Levy Loop Trail and the Southern Trail entrance. The trails that are accessible from each trailhead currently do not connect.

Barr Hammock South trails are open for public use beginning December 23, 2022. The land management activities that prompted the closure have been completed. During this time, a timber harvest occurred on approximately 300 acres of the Preserve. This timber harvest was necessary to improve the natural resource and wildlife habitat conditions. Through the continuing efforts of the Alachua County Forever staff, the natural resource and wildlife habitat conditions of Barr Hammock Preserve shall improve with each phase of our restoration process.