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1,818 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:02:25
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
103 ft
Altitude min
119 ft
Altitude max
113 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
541 ft
Distance climb
778 ft
Distance down
499 ft
Distance flat
00:02:25
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Rabbit Ears Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Alafia River State Park
    Lithia, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50478 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

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Rabbit Ears is a highly rated 1,818 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Lithia Florida. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 10 ft black diamond climb. It features drop and rock face. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 26.3 km avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
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        Directions to rabbit-ears trailhead (27.786699, -82.136809)

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        Videos

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        Shredding Alafia River State Park MTB Trail in...
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        0:32 | 56 | May 10, 2025 , Lithia
        Bridges/Whoops/Rabbit Ears | Alafia River...
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        6:42 | 140 | Aug 22, 2024 , Lithia
        New Rabbit Ears and Other Black Diamonds at...
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        16:07 | 660 | Feb 13, 2019 , Lithia
        Rabit Ears at Alafia River State Park
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        711 | Mar 8, 2017 , Lithia

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rabbit Ears

        Where is Rabbit Ears located?
        Rabbit Ears is located in Alafia River State Park, Lithia, Florida, United States. It is part of the Alafia River State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 27.7867, -82.13681.
        How hard is Rabbit Ears?
        Rabbit Ears is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Rabbit Ears?
        Rabbit Ears has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 103 ft to 119 ft.
        Is Rabbit Ears a point to point trail?
        Yes, Rabbit Ears is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Rabbit Ears?
        Rabbit Ears is 1,818 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Rabbit Ears?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rabbit Ears. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Rabbit Ears?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rabbit Ears are:
        • February (311 activities)
        • March (220 activities)
        • December (204 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Rabbit Ears? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rabbit Ears are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Rabbit Ears?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rabbit Ears. The trail is 1,818 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Rabbit Ears?
        Rabbit Ears is a very popular trail. There have been 9,162 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,330 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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