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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.
      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 Mar 13, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      28
      Trails Mountain Bike
      28
      Trails E-Bike
      22
      Trails Hike
      20
      Trails Trail Running
      20
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Total Distance
      18 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      3 miles
      Total Descent
      556 ft
      Total Vertical
      66 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      105 ft
      Reports
      1,581
      Photos
      1,020
      Ridden Counter
      38,935

      Photos of Santos Mountain Bike

      trail: Inchworm
      3 |
      Jan 15, 2025 @ 4:49pm
      Jan 15, 2025
      12 |
      Dec 16, 2024 @ 1:18pm
      Dec 16, 2024
      trail: Sinkhole
      32 |
      Oct 3, 2024 @ 10:52am
      Oct 3, 2024
      trail: Bunny
      48 |
      May 1, 2024 @ 4:18am
      May 1, 2024
      trail: Bunny
      41 |
      May 1, 2024 @ 4:18am
      May 1, 2024
      trail: John Brown
      21 |
      Apr 6, 2024 @ 3:20am
      Apr 6, 2024
      trail: Pine Tree
      24 |
      Feb 25, 2024 @ 1:23pm
      Feb 25, 2024
      trail: Pine Tree
      15 |
      Feb 25, 2024 @ 1:15pm
      Feb 25, 2024

      Videos of Santos Mountain Bike

      play stupid games win stupid prizes
      trail: John Brown
      | Apr 8, 2024
      play stupid games win stupid prizes
      trail: John Brown
      | Mar 8, 2024
      Nipped tree resulting in fall of hill
      trail: John Brown
      253 | Feb 21, 2022
      Santos - Again
      trail: Dr. Ruth
      205 | Jan 11, 2021
      Santos 2023

      5:15 | 71 | Mar 6, 2024
      youtuber Are these the Toughest Trails in Florida? ...
      trail: Anthill
      9:51 | 570 | Feb 14, 2022 , Ocala
      Magic Mountain Wipeout @ Santos MTB Park
      0:41 | 540 | Sep 5, 2009
      John Brown Trail @ Santos MTB Park
      trail: John Brown
      6:21 | 684 | Jun 19, 2009

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Baseline Trail
      Jul 27, 2022 @ 6:43am
      Jul 27, 2022
      DryStill maturing. Softer grass in many placesReeseter
      41st Court Connector
      Jul 27, 2022 @ 6:43am
      Jul 27, 2022
      DrySome plant overgrowth in one small sectionReeseter

      Activity Feed

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      Ryvrebjv2svwishlistrouteactivity #68269620
      Mar 23, 2025 @ 7:38am
      Mar 23, 2025
      Jonathan_Hynesvotetrailactivity #68139989
      Mar 21, 2025 @ 9:28am
      Mar 21, 2025
      bwaller1wishlistrouteactivity #68128194
      Mar 21, 2025 @ 4:19am
      Mar 21, 2025
      hproctorriddenrouteactivity #68118238
      Mar 20, 2025 @ 7:12pm
      Mar 20, 2025
      Jonathan_Hynesriddentrailactivity #68050360
      Mar 19, 2025 @ 2:47pm
      Mar 19, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      Jonathan_HynestrailInchwormIt is actually one direction, North to South.
      Jan 10, 2025 @ 2:39pm
      Jan 10, 2025
      BonesawMTBtrailMiller MileSeverely overgrown but short and fun, even...
      Jul 23, 2024 @ 2:01pm
      Jul 23, 2024
      ZTb1EDtrailBunnyNice long skinny wood feature halfway through...
      Apr 30, 2024 @ 7:19am
      Apr 30, 2024
      ZTb1EDtrailPine TreeTake Pine tree west from north to south, or...
      Apr 30, 2024 @ 7:19am
      Apr 30, 2024
      Benp00CbntrailJohn BrownMaybe not a quite as demanding on the tech...
      Apr 14, 2024 @ 6:50pm
      Apr 14, 2024

      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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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2814 miles528 ft3 miles59 ft
      #161#731,0191,581914,901
      E-Bike2213 miles512 ft3 miles59 ft
      #71#241,5692623
      Hike2013 miles259 ft2 miles66 ft
      #252#1421,54689
      Trail Running2013 miles259 ft2 miles66 ft
      #252#14011,54697
      Dirtbike/Moto13,743 ft3 ft433 ft10 ft
      1837
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