date back to/trace back to

Along the way, travelers enjoy driving through the state's famous covered bridges, many of which date back to the 1830s. The area can be seen by car, bike, canoe, kayak or on foot.

For me, the meaning of date back to and trace back to is almost the same, but I think my gut feeling is wrong. Are they the same? Thanks.

Marius Hancu wrote:

No. Along the way, travelers enjoy driving through the state's famous covered bridges, many of which date back to the 1830s. The area can be seen by car, bike, canoe, kayak or on foot. Along the way, travelers enjoy driving through the state's famous covered bridges, many of which can be traced back to the 1830s. The area can be seen by car, bike, canoe, kayak or on foot. In the 2nd, you can follow their history back in time: trace back.

Thanks, Marius, for the correction.

Do you imply they are different in meaning? If yes, then what does "date back to" specify?