more stats
1,670 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:05:07
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
51 ft
Altitude min
77 ft
Altitude max
66 ft
Altitude start
75 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
489 ft
Distance climb
364 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:05:07
Avg time

Anthill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Santos
    Ocala, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #118319 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115555 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #784 in Mountain Biking · Florida [+]
    • #497 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway State Park

Anthill is a short but rocky climbing trail that connects the bottom of Cow Bone to the middle section of Dr. Ruth right before the entrance to John Brown. Steep and rocky climbs with loose and tricky downhills.

Access Info

Entrance is found at the bottom of Cow Bone.

Tags
Rock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,347 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Anthill Trail Reports

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on May 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to anthill trailhead (29.095190, -82.098660)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 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...
      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...
      3.6 ★★★★★
      17 Ratings
      5 ★ 18%
      4 ★ 41%
      3 ★ 24%
      2 ★ 12%
      1 ★ 6%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Anthill located?
      Anthill is located in Santos, Ocala, Florida, United States. It is part of the Santos trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 29.09519, -82.09866.
      ▼ How hard is Anthill?
      Anthill is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Anthill?
      Anthill has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 51 ft to 77 ft.
      ▼ Is Anthill a point to point trail?
      Anthill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Anthill?
      Anthill is 1,670 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Anthill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Anthill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Anthill?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Anthill are:
      • March (77 activities)
      • February (47 activities)
      • January (41 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Anthill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Anthill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Anthill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Anthill. The trail is 1,670 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Anthill?
      Anthill is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,847 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,263 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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