La Chua Trail is located in the northern half of the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. This trail is highly populated with alligators and snakes so be aware of your surroundings. You might also see wild horses, bison, cattle, and several species of birds. Along this hike is the Alchua Sink, a massive sinkhole that is also a natural drain for the park. Because of its many features, this is a more crowded trail. It closes one hour before sunset.