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      Explore 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.
      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
      Santos Trailhead Parking google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Nov 28, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      28
      Trails Mountain Bike
      28
      Trails E-Bike
      25
      Trails Hike
      19
      Trails Trail Running
      19
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Total Distance
      14 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      3 miles
      Total Descent
      540 ft
      Total Vertical
      59 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      105 ft
      Reports
      1,312
      Photos
      970
      Ridden Counter
      26,674

      Photos of Santos Mountain Bike

      9 |
      Dec 17, 2022 @ 11:55am
      Dec 17, 2022
      12 |
      Dec 17, 2022 @ 11:55am
      Dec 17, 2022
      trail: Sinkhole
      9 |
      Dec 11, 2022 @ 6:22am
      Dec 11, 2022
      trail: Sinkhole
      8 |
      Dec 11, 2022 @ 6:22am
      Dec 11, 2022
      trail: Sinkhole
      7 |
      Dec 11, 2022 @ 6:22am
      Dec 11, 2022
      trail: Sinkhole
      12 |
      Dec 11, 2022 @ 6:22am
      Dec 11, 2022
      trail: Sinkhole
      7 |
      Dec 11, 2022 @ 6:22am
      Dec 11, 2022
      trail: Sinkhole
      8 |
      Dec 11, 2022 @ 6:22am
      Dec 11, 2022

      Videos of Santos Mountain Bike

      Nipped tree resulting in fall of hill
      trail: John Brown
      136 | Feb 21, 2022
      Santos - Again
      trail: Dr. Ruth
      143 | Jan 11, 2021
      youtuber Are these the Toughest Trails in Florida? ...
      trail: Anthill
      9:51 | 259 | Feb 14, 2022 , Ocala
      Magic Mountain Wipeout @ Santos MTB Park
      1:41 | 507 | Sep 5, 2009
      John Brown Trail @ Santos MTB Park
      trail: John Brown
      6:21 | 629 | Jun 19, 2009
      youtuber Santos 50 Mile Mountain Bike Out N Back - 4...

      4:4:31 | 259 | Apr 15, 2021
      youtuber Santos MTB Park Has Something For Everyone -...

      10:41 | 267 | Mar 23, 2021
      Santos // Mountain Biking Florida // CBYR

      11:42 | 316 | Apr 19, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      41st Court Connector
      Jul 27, 2022 @ 6:43am
      Jul 27, 2022
      		 DrySome plant overgrowth in one small sectionReeseter
      Baseline Trail
      Jul 27, 2022 @ 6:43am
      Jul 27, 2022
      		 DryStill maturing. Softer grass in many placesReeseter
      Bike Shop
      Mar 26, 2022 @ 7:31am
      Mar 26, 2022
      		 IdealMtbMiguel
      Devo Trail Two
      Jul 27, 2021 @ 6:46am
      Jul 27, 2021
      		 Unknownhproctor

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #2967303JoshjvanderwishlistregionSantos
      Feb 1, 2023 @ 5:54pm
      16 hours
      user #2859688cmmnsnsewishlistrouteRON'S ride
      Feb 1, 2023 @ 9:07am
      1 day
      user #3393945miznowishlistrouteOMBA Epic Route
      Feb 1, 2023 @ 8:14am
      1 day
      user #1450951jkridersriddentrailBunny and 3 more
      Jan 31, 2023 @ 7:30am
      2 days
      user #3261060mbutorac313riddentrailPine Tree and 6 more
      Jan 30, 2023 @ 7:30pm
      3 days

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #3221566JdubnickatrailSinkholeMuch to difficult for beginners. Too rocky. ...
      Dec 9, 2022 @ 3:32pm
      Dec 9, 2022
      user #3221566JdubnickatrailBryar PatchVery fun trail.
      Dec 9, 2022 @ 3:30pm
      Dec 9, 2022
      user #3148868s6B2XOreportBryar PatchC CC t no nope okLu hi
      Nov 26, 2022 @ 8:13am
      Nov 26, 2022
      user #1309489WillieJacobsztrailSpeedwayPlease go to the trail page and add your...
      Jul 26, 2022 @ 8:15am
      Jul 26, 2022
      user #3113677JeffO59seqtrailSpeedwayNot sure why this is blue. Fun smooth single...
      Jul 26, 2022 @ 7:43am
      Jul 26, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Vortex 5 2 3 10.8 km
      Spider Kingdom 8 2 12.4 km
      Landbridge 44.9 km
      Christmas Section 1 26.5 km
      Nayl's 1 28.7 km

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      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Santos Skill Parkskill parkOcala
      Vortexskill parkOcala

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2814 miles541 ft3 miles59 ft
      		#174#739691,312910,301
      E-Bike2513 miles525 ft3 miles59 ft
      		#59#151,3022123
      Hike1910 miles236 ft2 miles56 ft
      		#252#1421,28634
      Trail Running1910 miles236 ft2 miles56 ft
      		#252#14011,28638
      Dirtbike/Moto13,743 ft3 ft433 ft10 ft
      		1834
      • By brenthillier NSMBA TRAILFORKS & contributors
      • Admins: OMBA, OMBA
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