more stats
1,545 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:05:33
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
52 ft
Altitude min
78 ft
Altitude max
67 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
466 ft
Distance climb
410 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
00:05:33
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
    #101891 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10382 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,335 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 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 (29.095160, -82.098670)

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      Routes with this trail

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      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 29.09516, -82.09867.
      How hard is Anthill?
      Anthill is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      What is the elevation gain for Anthill?
      Anthill has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 52 ft to 78 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 1,545 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.
      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 1,545 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 4,808 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,213 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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