Santos stands out for receiving IMBA's first Epic designation for an entire trail system. The Santos riding area, about an hour northwest of Orlando, lies within the boundaries of Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway. Once a hotspot for unauthorized stunts and unapproved trails, Santos has emerged as a model trail system, with flowing singletrack, bombproof wooden structures, a bike skills park with progressive challenges and jaw-dropping technical features at the Vortex quarry. In addition to drawing the top riders in the region, Santos is the perfect place for beginner or intermediate riders to hone their technical skills. Progression areas let you try the small stuff before moving up. And with a new campground, you can sleep tight knowing your favorite trail or jump is no more than a few miles away.
For more info go to the Ocala Mountain Bike Association's website www.omba.org
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Say, no mention of the local bike club (omba.org) that maintains these trails? They've got more maps and links.
It's not just freeride at Santos, there's miles (45+) of twisty, shaded, XC trails, from easy to tough. Oh, and your map leaves out the best part, west of I-75.