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      This region is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!

      The Vortex; where getting lost is a rite of passage. Tight and twisty technical XC trails linked by access roads defines the core of the trail system in the Vortex. Situated between multiple swamps the region has excellent drainage for winter riding. The difficulty level for these trails is quite high and newer riders may not enjoy the challenge.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      AKA: Puntledge
      Land Status: Private Property
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      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 26
      • 10
      • 33
      • 8

      Region Status
      Caution as of Jun 22, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      78
      Trails Mountain Bike
      77
      Trails E-Bike
      60
      Trails Horse
      5
      Trails Hike
      71
      Trails Trail Running
      71
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      5
      Trails Observed Trials
      5
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      4
      Total Distance
      32 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      14 miles
      Total Descent
      1,832 ft
      Total Vertical
      261 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      486 ft
      Reports
      103
      Photos
      26
      Ridden Counter
      4,475

      Photos of The Vortex Mountain Bike

      trail: Spy vs Spy
      62 |
      Apr 29, 2022 @ 7:39pm
      Apr 29, 2022
      115 |
      Sep 19, 2021 @ 5:51pm
      Sep 19, 2021
      98 |
      May 21, 2021 @ 2:06pm
      May 21, 2021
      132 |
      Feb 3, 2021 @ 7:44pm
      Feb 3, 2021
      trail: Shitt's Creek
      91 |
      Feb 3, 2021 @ 7:42pm
      Feb 3, 2021
      244 |
      Feb 3, 2021 @ 7:30pm
      Feb 3, 2021
      140 |
      Jan 27, 2021 @ 10:01pm
      Jan 27, 2021
      trail: P-ZAP
      83 |
      Jan 27, 2021 @ 9:42pm
      Jan 27, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Access Road
      Jun 22, 2025 @ 12:36pm
      Jun 22, 2025
      Dryphotogx
      Mid Flo
      Jun 18, 2025 @ 1:08pm
      Jun 18, 2025
      Idealphotogx
      Bitch ‘N Her Brats
      May 27, 2025 @ 9:35am
      May 27, 2025
      Idealbklock
      Snatch
      Mar 1, 2025 @ 1:36pm
      Mar 1, 2025
      VariableTrail has been re-routed around the...mudhunny
      Access Road
      Mar 1, 2025 @ 1:36pm
      Mar 1, 2025
      Idealmudhunny
      Raleigh Alley
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 2:14pm
      Jul 7, 2024
      Dry Quite overgrown. Amazing how fast the...janetmt2rbE
      Lake Road Connector
      Jun 30, 2024 @ 4:54am
      Jun 30, 2024
      Variablerjhayward
      Access Road
      Jun 18, 2024 @ 10:42am
      Jun 18, 2024
      IdealBigbird427
      Social Distancing
      Jun 18, 2024 @ 10:42am
      Jun 18, 2024
      VariableFerns are growing vigorously covering the...Bigbird427
      Access Road
      Jun 18, 2024 @ 10:42am
      Jun 18, 2024
      IdealBigbird427

      Activity Feed

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      uncleawesomewishlistregionactivity #75621218
      Jul 10, 2025 @ 4:10pm
      Jul 10, 2025
      OGholeshotriddentrailactivity #75395525
      Jul 7, 2025 @ 8:03am
      Jul 7, 2025
      photogxaddreportactivity #74384083
      Jun 22, 2025 @ 6:10pm
      Jun 22, 2025
      photogxaddreportactivity #74065938
      Jun 18, 2025 @ 3:30pm
      Jun 18, 2025
      mylcurriddentrailactivity #74064606
      Jun 18, 2025 @ 3:02pm
      Jun 18, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      mattC6m3njtrailPirate's PatchEasier in reverse.
      Sep 9, 2024 @ 5:43pm
      Sep 9, 2024
      PyratetrailStumpquestLove this trail. Narrow bars have quite the...
      Apr 29, 2022 @ 7:43pm
      Apr 29, 2022
      giantrider67trailPirate's PatchSkinny bridge needs repair. Has a broken...
      Feb 20, 2022 @ 7:20pm
      Feb 20, 2022
      inthealpinetrailStumpquestVery confusing and poorly marked trail. Exit...
      Aug 31, 2021 @ 1:32pm
      Aug 31, 2021
      PyratetrailBetween Two LogsShould be a warning sign on entry This trail...
      Apr 7, 2021 @ 2:56pm
      Apr 7, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Nymph Falls Park1.2 km
      Puntledge Park 12.7 km
      Forbidden Plateau 10 18 50 42.9 km
      Wildwood Interpretive Forest 73.6 km
      Cumberland trail network 5 88 49 174 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike7729 miles1,768 ft13 miles262 ft
      #2,386#165261031,803
      E-Bike6024 miles1,480 ft11 miles262 ft
      10355
      Horse52 miles177 ft2 miles230 ft
      6
      Hike7130 miles1,732 ft14 miles262 ft
      #2,014#152103108
      Trail Running7130 miles1,732 ft14 miles262 ft
      #2,016#150103560
      Dirtbike/Moto52 miles177 ft2 miles230 ft
      2
      Observed Trials52 miles177 ft2 miles230 ft
      ATV/ORV/OHV42 miles177 ft2 miles230 ft
      1
      • By canadakaTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • Admins: bookerb
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