Santos and Vortex Area Bike Trails Loop is a 4.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Ocala, Florida that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
hiking
mountain biking
nature trips
trail running
walking
forest
wild flowers
muddy
rocky
These mountain bike areas are within the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway area. This is a popular mountain biking area with trails ranging from easy to very difficult. There are many more trails in this area than the red line route on the map portrays. Although often used by bikers, these trails are open to hiking and walking as well. This route starts at the Santos Trailhead on SE 80th Street. It then continues into the Vortex section on the west side of SE 25th Ave. There is a paved walking/biking trail - the Cross Florida Greenway - adjacent to these mountain bike areas. The paved section continues several miles west.
Good trail! Pretty narrow in a few spots, but flat, soft, and not very technical. It was a nice laid back run!
Great ride with the hubby! broke our 24 mile time wind and all!!!
Mark Thomas recorded Recording - Mar 08, 01:46 PM
fat tire fest
Sara R.
My daughter tends to over-heat very easily so we have to make sure any hikes we take are well shaded, and this was. When shes a little older we will get some bikes and try out those trails as they looked awesome. lots of variety and little challenge courses, etc. The only real downside was the tons and tons of poison ivy along the edges of the walking trail, so if you're very allergic (like my husband, if he just looks at posion ivy he breaks out) stick to the paved sections of trail. Otherwise it was very nice and we will utilize it again in the future.
Awesome place for all skill levels. Well maintained. Will definitely be back.
Awesome trails! Something for every level...and I do mean every level beginner-Pro!
I’ve never been here early. It was chilly high 30s but beautiful. I always wish I had more time
Short hike. Beautiful weather.Seen more people on the trail. Which is good.
This is a very well maintained and well trafficked trail. Nicely paved, well marked trails. It is a great trail for 1/2 marathon training, slight inclines and declines with level road in between. I will definitely be coming back!
biked this trail to the 6 mi mark and it is BEAUTIFUL. Can't wait to go back. Rented bikes at the shop across the street from the start of the trail. Great place to rent and they were really helpful. We are two over 65 y/o and did well considering neither of us had been on a bicycle in 40 years. Can't wait to go back.
Beautiful day. There were other people hiking, which is always nice. I took to Florida trail for the most part; it’s super Well marked. I did walk on the bunny trail which is part of a bike trail does pretty good too. There are bugs. But no mosquitoes. And spiderwebs
wonderful paved multi use trail!
Great ride. Very clean.
Beautiful weather. Ended up at dusk. I hiked the bike trails. They are steep areas in some parts I wish I brought my trekking poles
Went mountain biking and it was a lot of fun. The yellow routes were a little too easy and the blues were definitely doable and the most fun. Good for family time or just hanging with some friends.
Post Irma 10 days First off, the mosquitoes are really bad. So make sure you bring some deet. If you're hiking you'll probably need to stick to the bike trails, they are pretty much clear. The Florida trail is not. Interesting post Irma Walk. Huge. I mean huge trees are down. Pretty amazing walk.
trail=excellent
day=HOT
I just wanted to keep going and going. Gorgeous!
Love Santos! The best mountain biking trail around!
Great day riding with my son! Clearly defined and well maintained trails for beginner level riders. Can't wait to go back and try more advanced trails!
Pity the walking trail was not a loop like the biking trail.
nice hike not difficult at all. I wish it was a longer trail :)
love this hiking trail but wish the walking was loop....
Had a lot of fun taking the bike or here today. Trails were well maintained and had different skill levels available. Being a beginner to mountain biking, i stayed mainly on Pine Tree, which have me plenty of exercise!
Great but damn was it hottttt!!! No air movement through the trails
Nice trail. This extends out much further if you are up for a multi day hike.
fun trail
Love this trail but have to say the hiking trail is not a loop just the bike trail but with that said its still one of my favorites it's very well kept I walk it at least once a week
awesome trails. Had a blast.