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3,961 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:06:05
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
26 ft
Altitude min
38 ft
Altitude max
38 ft
Altitude start
36 ft
Altitude end
-0.03%
Grade
-3.768%
Grade max
8.555%
Grade min
1,485 ft
Distance climb
1,088 ft
Distance down
1,388 ft
Distance flat
00:06:05
Avg time
Gator Bait Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWilderness Park / Flatwoods
Thonotosassa, Florida -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
This trail is marked as very difficult. It is a easy level trail, not black diamond. But compared to the other trails near, it is tough. This is due to all the roots you have to get over. Not recommended for someone new to riding. Takes you right next to the swamps. Can be taken either direction.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 44 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 372 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to gator-bait trailhead
(28.072719, -82.336071)
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Routes with this trail
9 miles • 77 ft • 6 • Loop •
Easy loop route thru Southern Flatwoods / Wilderness Park area. All Blue rated trails are very easy...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gator Bait
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Where is Gator Bait located?
Gator Bait is located in Wilderness Park / Flatwoods, Thonotosassa, Florida, United States. It is part of the Wilderness Park / Flatwoods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 28.07272, -82.33607.
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How hard is Gator Bait?
Gator Bait is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.03%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Gator Bait?
Gator Bait has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 26 ft to 38 ft.
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Is Gator Bait a point to point trail?
Gator Bait is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
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