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SaveExplore some of the best mountain biking throughout Florida, the southeastern U.S. and even internationally.
Santos includes 90+ miles of single-track diverse bike trails for beginners as well as expert-level trails that will challenge even the most elite riders.
Developed and maintained through a partnership with the volunteer-based Ocala Mountain Bike Association, Santos is perennially rated as one of the best mountain bike facilities in existence. Numerous wooden “features” and the Vortex Free ride area located in a former lime rock quarry provide extreme terrain in the flat lands of Florida.
Santos includes 90+ miles of single-track diverse bike trails for beginners as well as expert-level trails that will challenge even the most elite riders.
Developed and maintained through a partnership with the volunteer-based Ocala Mountain Bike Association, Santos is perennially rated as one of the best mountain bike facilities in existence. Numerous wooden “features” and the Vortex Free ride area located in a former lime rock quarry provide extreme terrain in the flat lands of Florida.
source: FL State Parks
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: State Park
Land Manager: Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway State Park
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Santos
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- Mountain Bike
27 trails
- E-Bike
22 trails
- Hike
19 trails
- Trail Running
19 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of 6 hoursStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 28
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 27
- Trails E-Bike
- 22
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 19
- Trails Trail Running
- 19
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 18 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent
- 534 ft
- Total Vertical
- 66 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 105 ft
- Reports
- 1,705
- Photos
- 1,025
- Completed Counter
- 45,080
Popular Santos Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 945 ft • 7 ft • 3,489 •
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 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.6 • 1 mile • 8 ft • 2,820 •
is a blue trail (moderate) in the San Trail System. This trail is accessible from the San Trailhead if you follow in either direction. Depending on which leg of you take, it will put you on opposite ends of . is one of the easier blues...
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 2,031 ft • 2 ft • 2,530 •
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 • 2,462 •
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 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 2,090 ft • 12 ft • 2,367 •
Short but super fun trail. It has a decent berm section and a mini-hammock as well as a few places to get a little air time.
• 70 ★ 2.8 • 2,175 ft • 6 ft • 2,043 •
Old limerock road, very low difficulty. It is a Blue "moderate" trail only because it connects to Red "advanced" trails. Most of the trails on the side generally flow North/South, so Blue Highway is a great, fast access trail.
Santos Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 60 miles • 1,126 ft • 59 •
First try at creating an out and back route Santos
★ 3.0 • 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...
32 miles • 783 ft • 32 • Loop •
Loop from Santos trailhead to Land-bridge and back. Hits most trails for a little mix of all riding styles...
47 miles • 1,153 ft • 0 •
This is the 2025 route but 2026 will be 95% the same but include Wee Doggy. Follow the 250 signs day of...
Photos of Santos Mountain Bike
Videos of Santos Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinkhole | Sep 29, 2026 @ 6:35pm (America/New_York) 6 hours | Ideal | johnnyloveschickens | ||
| Pine Tree | Aug 25, 2026 @ 7:47am (America/Nassau) Aug 25, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| TOS | Aug 25, 2026 @ 7:47am (America/Nassau) Aug 25, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Rattlesnake Ridge | Aug 17, 2026 @ 6:37pm (America/New_York) Aug 17, 2026 | Variable | johnnyloveschickens | ||
| Cow Bone | Aug 5, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Nassau) Aug 5, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Speedway | Aug 5, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Nassau) Aug 5, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Marsh Mallow | Aug 5, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Nassau) Aug 5, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Bunny | Aug 5, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Nassau) Aug 5, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Magic Mountain | Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:37am (America/Nassau) Jul 28, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Canopy | Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:37am (America/Nassau) Jul 28, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| johnnyloveschickens | add | report | activity #104870730 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 3:35pm 6 hours |
| JFingers | wishlist | trail | activity #104675607 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 6:06pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| johnnyloveschickens | ridden | trail | activity #104528670 and 2 more | Sep 24, 2026 @ 6:33pm Sep 24, 2026 |
| JFingers | wishlist | trail | activity #104278347 | Sep 21, 2026 @ 4:12am Sep 21, 2026 |
| JFingers | ridden | trail | activity #104007337 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 2:36pm Sep 17, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | It is my kids’ favorite place to session. We... | Sep 6, 2026 @ 7:34pm Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | Some areas of slippery pine needles may be... | Apr 27, 2025 @ 3:20pm Apr 27, 2025 | ||
| report | Pending to go | Apr 9, 2025 @ 11:17am Apr 9, 2025 | ||
| trail | It is actually one direction, North to South. | Jan 10, 2025 @ 2:39pm Jan 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | Severely overgrown but short and fun, even... | Jul 23, 2024 @ 2:01pm Jul 23, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0.8 km |
| Spider Kingdom | 10 | 1 | 2.4 km | ||
| Landbridge | 4 | 4.9 km | |||
| Christmas Section | 1 | 2 | 6.5 km | ||
| Nayl's | 1 | 2 | 8.7 km |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 27 | 14 miles | 505 ft | 3 miles | 59 ft | #296 | #105 | 1,024 | 1,705 | 6 | 17,335 | |
| E-Bike | 22 | 14 miles | 489 ft | 3 miles | 59 ft | #2,575 | #845 | 1,693 | 1 | 902 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 5 miles | 66 ft | 4,144 ft | 46 ft | #208 | #86 | 102 | 79 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 4 miles | 102 ft | 4,413 ft | 46 ft | #207 | #85 | 173 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 13 ft | 942 ft | 13 ft | #208 | #86 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 19 | 13 miles | 262 ft | 2 miles | 66 ft | #6,008 | #2,132 | 1,667 | 134 | |||
| Trail Running | 19 | 13 miles | 262 ft | 2 miles | 66 ft | #5,210 | #1,557 | 1 | 1,667 | 166 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 3,743 ft | 3 ft | 433 ft | 10 ft | 183 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Santos?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Santos are:
- Bryar Patch (4.3/5)
- Sinkhole (4.2/5)
- Shorty (4.2/5)
- Inchworm (4.1/5)
- WhimCycle Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Santos?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Santos. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Santos?
The longest trail in Santos is Pine Tree at 3.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Santos?
The best hiking trails in Santos are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Santos?
The best trail running trails in Santos are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Santos?
Santos has a total of 28 trails. Of those, 27 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Santos to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Santos?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Santos is Sinkhole with 81 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Santos?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Santos is Sinkhole with 100 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Santos?
Santos supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Santos?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Santos is Anthill with an average grade of 0.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Santos?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Santos are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Santos?
The overall region status for Santos is Clear / Green. Out of 25 trails:
- Clear / Green: 22
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Santos?
Yes, Santos supports e-bike riding. There are 22 trails in Santos 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 Santos?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Santos are: View all mountain biking routes in Santos.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Santos?
The most popular Strava segments in Santos are:
- SpeedBump 1 to TH (9,991 athletes)
- Santos Bunny Reverse (8,056 athletes)
- candy (7,868 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Santos?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Santos are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Santos?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Santos are:
- TOS (3/5)
- Baseline Trail (4/5)
- Pine Tree (3.8/5)
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