more stats
3,792 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:10:11
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
00:10:11
Avg time

Gatorback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Alafia River State Park
    Lithia, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #61932 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44155 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #400 in Mountain Biking · Florida [+]
    • #211 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, 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

Tags
DropsRock gardensRooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,049 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Gatorback Trail Reports

Status:
on Oct 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.34 (22 votes)
Your vote: 0

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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...
      ★ 3.4 • 10 miles • 393 ft • 41 •
      our route for november is the best
      4.5 ★★★★★
      22 Ratings
      5 ★ 68%
      4 ★ 18%
      3 ★ 9%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 5%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gatorback?
      Gatorback has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 104 ft to 136 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Gatorback?
      Gatorback is 3,792 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gatorback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gatorback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gatorback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gatorback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gatorback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Gatorback. The trail is 3,792 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gatorback?
      Gatorback is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6,988 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,022 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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