A dirt trail fork surrounded by rocks, ferns, and sparse trees in a wooded area. The path diverges to the right and left, with patches of dried leaves on the ground and hints of greenery in the background. Rattlesnake Ridge mountain bike trail.
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Level: Intermediate
Length: 85 mi (136.8 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Network
Elevation: +510/ -504 ft
Total: 994 riders
 

Mountain Biking Santos

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#1 of 289 mountain bike trails in Florida
#6 in the world

81,290 acres of pure off-road riding bliss. Santos is the largest and best known mountain biking park in the Ocala, Florida area. Santos official designation is Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.Greenwa**tretch many miles throughout the state of Florida.The greenway was born out of the failed Cross Florida Barge Canal which was terminated in the late 60s. Santos is named for the small town where the main trailhead is located. Standard trail markings are in place here - yellow trails ae beginner, blue intermediate and red markings for advanced. The majority of advanced riding is located around two abandonded mining pits. Trails range from flat and rolling to rocky and steep. The large network of trails can make it easy for the unintiated to get lost. Make sure to have a map and compass with you. Locals are always happy to help out with directions. The trail network is so extensive that you can spend a couple of days here and never tire of riding the evergrowing miles of singletrack.

First added by www.OutdoorTravels.com_-__Motor_Mouth on Aug 16, 2004. Last updated Dec 4, 2023. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: yes
  • Lift service: no
  • Night riding: no
  • Pump track: yes
  • Restrooms: yes
  • Fat bike grooming: yes
  • E-bikes allowed: yes
  • Fee required: no
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Getting there
by Dana Farnsworth at www.outdoortravels.com Directions: From I-75 exit on Hwy. 484 (Belleview exit) and head about 2 miles west to Hwy. 475. Head north (left) on Hwy 475 about 4 to 5 miles to S.E. 80th Street. Head east (right) on S.E. 80th to just before it crosses SR 441. The entrance will be on your right about half a block from SR 441. It's marked with a sign that reads 'Santos Trailhead.'
System trails (25)
Intermediate difficulty12 Hours Of Santos Course*****8 mi
Expert difficultyAnthill****0 mi
Beginner difficultyBeyond***4 mi
Intermediate difficultyBunny****1 mi
Intermediate difficultyCanal Diggings****1 mi
Intermediate difficultyCanopy****1 mi
Beginner difficultyChristmas Section****3 mi
Intermediate difficultyCow Bone****2 mi
Beginner difficultyDog Bone****3 mi
Intermediate difficultyDr Ruth*****1 mi
Intermediate difficultyErn N Burn*****3 mi
Advanced difficultyImba Red*****2 mi
Advanced difficultyJohn Brown****1 mi
Intermediate difficultyMarshmallow****1 mi
Intermediate difficultyNayles Trail****10 mi
Beginner difficultyParadise Trail***2 mi
Beginner difficultyPine Tree Loop****3 mi
Advanced difficultyRattlesnake Ridge****1 mi
Intermediate difficultyRazorback Ridge*****2 mi
Advanced difficultySinkhole*****1 mi
Intermediate difficultySpeedway****1 mi
 difficultyThe Vortex0.5 mi
Beginner difficultyTricycle****8 mi
Advanced difficultyTroll*****1 mi
Intermediate difficultyTwister****3 mi
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Q: guys I'm heading your end of the pond in July. would like to try some trails, anywhere close to the trails to rent decent spec'd bikes?
A: Santos Bike Shop (www.santosbikeshop.com) and Greenway Bicycles (www.retrocitycycles.com) Easy access to the trails from either shop.

Q: RVing in Apopka for September, looking for riders going to Santos. Will pay for expensive. Female. [email protected]