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3,012 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:09:00
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
55 ft
Altitude min
78 ft
Altitude max
75 ft
Altitude start
62 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
984 ft
Distance climb
925 ft
Distance down
1,076 ft
Distance flat
00:09:00
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John Brown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Santos
    Ocala, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #58762 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4377 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
  • Land Owner
    Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway State Park

Technical, fun trail. Infamous for its steep short climbs and abrupt rocky descent.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles average
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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 5, 2026
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        Directions to john-brown trailhead (29.096190, -82.097070)

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        0:11 | 295 | Feb 21, 2022 , Ocala
        John Brown Trail @ Santos MTB Park
        6:21 | 700 | Jun 19, 2009 , Ocala

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        Frequently Asked Questions About John Brown

        ▼ Where is John Brown located?
        John Brown is located in Santos, Ocala, Florida, United States. It is part of the Santos trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 29.09619, -82.09707.
        ▼ How hard is John Brown?
        John Brown is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for John Brown?
        John Brown has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 55 ft to 78 ft.
        ▼ Is John Brown a point to point trail?
        John Brown is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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