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SaveOcala trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared thousands of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often flowy, faint trail and tight and twisty. Scenery includes meadows and ridgelines. Common trail features include bridges, berms and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include picnic spots and restrooms. Popular destinations include Santos, Vortex and Spider Kingdom.
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Santos
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
81 trails
- E-Bike
68 trails
- Gravel Bike
21 trails
- Adaptive Bike
9 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
9 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
75 trails
- Trail Running
75 trails
Region Details
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- 40
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- 1
Region Status
Open as of Oct 27, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 99
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 81
- Trails E-Bike
- 68
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 21
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 9
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 9
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 75
- Trails Trail Running
- 75
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 169 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,724 ft
- Total Vertical
- 115 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 116 ft
- Reports
- 4,196
- Photos
- 1,342
- Completed Counter
- 102,276
Sub Regions
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Christmas Section
- 1
- 2
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Ern N Burn
- 5
- 1
- 1
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Landbridge
- 4
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Nayl's
- 1
- 2
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Pruitt Section
- 2
- 3
- 1
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Santos
- 1
- 10
- 9
- 7
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Spider Kingdom
- 10
- 1
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Vortex
- 5
- 2
- 3
- 1
Popular Ocala Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 945 ft • 7 ft • 3,508 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 7 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 1 mile • 8 ft • 2,839 •
Bunny is a blue trail (moderate) in the Santos Trail System. This trail is accessible from the Santos Trailhead if you follow Pine Tree in either direction. Depending on which leg of Pine Tree you take, it will put you on opposite ends...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 873 ft • 5 ft • 2,671 •
Wooden Berms & Jumps. Fun flowy downhill built by Ray(Ray's Indoor Mountain Bike Parks)
• 85 ★ 4.1 • 3 miles • 73 ft • 2,658 •
The name says it all, a very twisty trail with very good flow. A few humps, maybe 10 feet tall but other than those little elevation change. Turns aren't super tight so maintaining speed is possible with good bike handling skills. Love...
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 2,031 ft • 2 ft • 2,551 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.1 • 1 mile • 34 ft • 2,473 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 34 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.4 • 853 ft • 0 ft • 2,471 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Ocala Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 43 miles • 1,145 ft • 24 • Out & Back •
69km or 42miles from Ross Prairie parking to Vortex parking and back, all without repeating any trail.
★ 5.0 • 60 miles • 1,126 ft • 59 •
First try at creating an out and back route Santos
★ 3.3 • 16 miles • 531 ft • 54 • Loop •
Hits most trails in Santos. Pretty difficult, we ate lunch right before we rode around the Vortex area....
73 miles • 1,854 ft • 38 • Point to Point •
Full run through Santos, Vortex, and Spider Kingdom. Features the most fun trails you can ride in Florida...
13 miles • 478 ft • 4 • Loop •
Santos - Land Bridge heading out . Roughly 20-21 miles
8 miles • 78 ft • 3 •
The Ride Run Roll Relay is an annual event held along the hiking, equestrian, and mountain bike trails of...
Photos of Ocala Mountain Bike
Videos of Ocala Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| North Landbridge Trail | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Nassau) Oct 27, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| South Landbridge Trail | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Nassau) Oct 27, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Barns Trail North | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Nassau) Oct 27, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Coyote Corner | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Nassau) Oct 27, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Dogtail Trail | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Nassau) Oct 27, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Blue Hiway | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Nassau) Oct 27, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Bryar Patch | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Nassau) Oct 27, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Bunny | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Nassau) Oct 27, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Barnes North | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Nassau) Oct 27, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Parking Access Road | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Nassau) Oct 27, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randoford | add | karma | activity #107226389 | Nov 5, 2026 @ 2:22am 1 day |
| johnnyloveschickens | vote | trail | activity #107031618 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 12:47pm Nov 1, 2026 |
| RGingue | wishlist | route | activity #106923705 | Oct 31, 2026 @ 7:23am Oct 31, 2026 |
| Rmgingue | wishlist | route | activity #106898668 | Oct 30, 2026 @ 6:48pm Oct 30, 2026 |
| JFingers | wishlist | trail | activity #106845044 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 8:10pm Oct 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Like riding on a carpet of Pineneedles and... | Oct 2, 2026 @ 11:50am Oct 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | It is my kids’ favorite place to session. We... | Sep 6, 2026 @ 7:34pm Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | If anyone knows, what are the punchy climb,... | Sep 6, 2026 @ 5:25am Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | There are no sustained climbs but there are a... | Aug 30, 2026 @ 7:53am Aug 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | Florida State Park requires all wood features... | Jun 20, 2026 @ 11:02am Jun 20, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails1,088 awarded -
10 Blue Trails1,277 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k19 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge82 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k19 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santos Skill Park | skill park | Ocala | |
| Vortex | skill park | Ocala | |
| Hardrock Cycle Park | skill park | Ocala | |
| Motocross of Marion County | skill park | Ocala |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 81 | 123 miles | 2,838 ft | 32 miles | 85 ft | #166 | #4 | 1,329 | 4,191 | 21 | 65,350 | |
| E-Bike | 68 | 112 miles | 2,431 ft | 30 miles | 85 ft | #910 | #14 | 2 | 4,157 | 4 | 4,206 | |
| Gravel Bike | 21 | 55 miles | 791 ft | 18 miles | 82 ft | #1,231 | #4 | 313 | 2 | 344 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 9 | 40 miles | 600 ft | 16 miles | 82 ft | #1,492 | #4 | 237 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 9 | 8 miles | 167 ft | 2 miles | 43 ft | #1,517 | #3 | 92 | 7 | |||
| Horse | 5 | 28 miles | 515 ft | 9 miles | 52 ft | #811 | #5 | 4 | 422 | 99 | ||
| Hike | 75 | 138 miles | 2,766 ft | 36 miles | 115 ft | #716 | #2 | 4 | 4,128 | 1,238 | ||
| Trail Running | 75 | 138 miles | 2,766 ft | 36 miles | 115 ft | #1,292 | #5 | 3 | 4,128 | 1 | 598 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 3,743 ft | 3 ft | 433 ft | 10 ft | 421 | 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Ocala?
Ocala has 10 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ocala?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ocala are:
- Vortex (4.5/5)
- Troll (4.5/5)
- Indigo Flow (4.4/5)
- Bryar Patch (4.3/5)
- Widow Maker (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Ocala?
There are 16 parking locations listed in Ocala. The most popular parking spots are:
- Vortex Trailhead Parking
- Santos Trailhead Parking
- Florid Trail Landbridge Trailhead Parking b
- Florida Trail Landbridge Trailhead Parking 1
- Christmas Tree Trailhead
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What is the longest trail in Ocala?
The longest trail in Ocala is Tricycle Trail at 7.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ocala?
The best hiking trails in Ocala are:
- Holly Hammock
- Florida Trail - Santos
- Bear Swamp Trail
- Florida Trail - Marshall Swamp
- Florida Trail - Ocala 1
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ocala?
The best trail running trails in Ocala are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ocala?
Ocala has a total of 99 trails. Of those, 81 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ocala to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ocala?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ocala is Nayls North with 219 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ocala?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ocala is Nayls North with 195 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ocala?
Ocala supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Ocala?
The following bike services are available in Ocala:
- Bike Shop (5)
- Trail Association (1)
- Club (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ocala?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ocala is Anthill with an average grade of 0.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Ocala?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Ocala. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Ocala?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Ocala are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Ocala?
The overall region status for Ocala is Clear / Green. Out of 84 trails:
- Clear / Green: 81
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Ocala?
Yes, Ocala supports e-bike riding. There are 69 trails in Ocala that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ocala?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ocala are: View all mountain biking routes in Ocala.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ocala?
The most popular Strava segments in Ocala are:
- SpeedBump 1 to TH (9,991 athletes)
- Landbridge Descent (8,144 athletes)
- Santos Bunny Reverse (8,056 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Ocala?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Ocala. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Ocala.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ocala?
Yes, there are 9 accessible/adaptive trails in Ocala. View all adaptive trails in Ocala for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Ocala?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Ocala directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ocala?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ocala are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ocala?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ocala are:
- Stude Bakin (4/5)
- East Forty (3/5)
- Baseline Trail (4/5)
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