The trail passes through park like stands of old growth timber. The most impressive old growth lies along the trail from the trailhead to Grasshopper Meadows and around the Cripple Camp Shelter area. The shelter at Cripple Camp was built in the 1930's and is typical of the primitive construction style of that time. Just beyond Cripple Camp is Toad Lake, a marshy opening which provides good opportunities for wildlife observation.

Near the end, the trail leaves the timber and passes through Pup Prairie, a large meadow typical of the Divide's high country.

A 1/2 mile hike up Forest Service Road #6515-530 from the trail's end leads to Hershberger Lookout. Here the visitor is rewarded with a spectacular view of the Southern Oregon Cascades, the Rogue and Umpqua River drainages, the Siskiyou Mountains, and Mt. Shasta.

From the Tiller Ranger Station take County Road #46, which becomes South Umpqua Road #28, to Jackson Creek Road #29. Follow Road #29 to Road #2900-550. Follow #2900-550 to Acker Divide Trailhead, approximately 31 miles from Tiller.

Or by the Lakes Trail #1578 from Skimmerhorn Trailhead: From the Tiller Ranger Station take County Road #46, which becomes South Umpqua Road #28, to Road #2823. Follow Road #2823 to Road #2830. Follow Road #2830 to Road #2830-600. Follow Road #2830-600 to the Skimmerhorn Trailhead, approximately 35 miles from Tiller.

The trail begins at the junction with Lakes Trail #1578, 1/2 mile northwest of Buckeye Lake, and is also accessed by the Acker Divide Trailhead on Road #2900-550. The trailhead is undeveloped. Parking available for two to four vehicles, two with trailers. No water. Facilities include: Trail information board and trail sign.

The Acker Divide Trail provides access to Grasshopper Meadows, Cripple Camp, and Hershberger Lookout.