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3,792 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:09:15
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
104 ft
Altitude min
136 ft
Altitude max
117 ft
Altitude start
115 ft
Altitude end
-0.036%
Grade
-12.963%
Grade max
12.755%
Grade min
1,249 ft
Distance climb
1,359 ft
Distance down
1,184 ft
Distance flat
00:09:15
Avg time
Gatorback Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaAlafia River State Park
Lithia, Florida -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Garden
A very difficult and technical trail including steep climbs and descents. Multiple downhill rock and root gardens present. One of the most exciting features is the "double drop," which is a high-speed descent with back-to-back rock drops. Cardio burner
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- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 75 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 1,034 rides
- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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Directions to gatorback trailhead
(27.784570, -82.135100)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.0 • 11 miles • 500 ft • 38 •
Seamless link up of all the MTB Trails at Alafia. Minimal connector trails. Ridden at a consistent pace,...
15 miles • 607 ft • 38 • Loop •
Loop in Alafia River State Park. Includes almost all trails in the area and has some really fun trails. 15...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gatorback
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Where is Gatorback located?
Gatorback is located in Alafia River State Park, Lithia, Florida, United States. It is part of the Alafia River State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 27.78457, -82.1351.
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How hard is Gatorback?
Gatorback is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.036%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Gatorback?
Gatorback has 20 m of elevation gain. The trail has 21 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 32 m to 41 m.
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Is Gatorback a point to point trail?
Yes, Gatorback is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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