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4.0 miles
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:32:39
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
73 ft
Altitude min
90 ft
Altitude max
73 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
3,442 ft
Distance climb
2,789 ft
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
00:32:39
Avg time

Back Achers Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gar Pond Tract
    White Springs, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #5531 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #270138 in Trail Running
    • #47829 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Suwannee River Water Management District

Back Achers is the newest section of the Gar Pond Trail, accessing the back acres of the Suwannee River Water Management District lands in the area. The trail is breaking in nicely, and contrary to its early reputation, is quite smooth and won't break your back Its five miles separate the Ponds and the River sections of the Gar Pond Trail, and there is a connector that bypasses it if you wish a shorter ride.

source: SBA Trails Brochure
Access Info

Trailhead directions: Turn left on Hwy. 41. After crossing the Hwy. 41 bridge, turn right to park behind the Agriculture Inspection Station (AG).

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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Back Achers Trail Reports

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Aug 6, 2026 @ 8:31am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Aug 6, 2026
 reporter needs mowing, several trees that can be bunny hopped
Apr 22, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Apr 22, 2026
 reporter A little bit sandy in spots, but fast and clean
Mar 27, 2026 @ 10:00am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Mar 27, 2026
 reporter No problems
Mar 14, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York)
Mar 14, 2026
 reporter Dry, fast, clean
Feb 12, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Feb 12, 2026
 reporter Clean
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on Aug 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back Achers located?
      Back Achers is located in Gar Pond Tract, White Springs, Florida, United States. It is part of the Gar Pond Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.31812, -82.73804.
      ▼ How hard is Back Achers?
      Back Achers is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Achers?
      Back Achers has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 73 ft to 90 ft.
      ▼ Is Back Achers a point to point trail?
      Back Achers is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back Achers?
      Back Achers is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Achers?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Achers. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Back Achers? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Achers are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Achers?
      The estimated time to ride Back Achers is approximately 33 minutes. The trail is 4.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Back Achers?
      Back Achers is a very popular trail. There have been 335 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 336 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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