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SaveVortex trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and E-Biking. Trails here are often flowy. Common trail features include rollers, jumps and bridges. Many trails are family friendly.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
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Santos
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
13 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 5
- 2
- 3
- 1
Region Status
Open as of 11 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 14
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 13
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent
- 412 ft
- Total Vertical
- 49 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 99 ft
- Reports
- 923
- Photos
- 89
- Completed Counter
- 26,400
Popular Vortex Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 873 ft • 5 ft • 2,669 •
Wooden Berms & Jumps. Fun flowy downhill built by Ray(Ray's Indoor Mountain Bike Parks)
• 85 ★ 4.1 • 3 miles • 73 ft • 2,652 •
The name says it all, a very twisty trail with very good flow. A few humps, maybe 10 feet tall but other than those little elevation change. Turns aren't super tight so maintaining speed is possible with good bike handling skills. Love...
• 85 ★ 3.4 • 853 ft • 0 ft • 2,465 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.6 • 1,850 ft • 16 ft • 2,165 •
Indigo Flow is the newest trail in the Santos trail system. It was named after the Eastern Indigo snake which is found in the local area. It's a flow trail built by the guys at Sensus R.A.D. Trails, a not for profit trail building...
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 3,734 ft • 3 ft • 1,861 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 2,310 ft • 3 ft • 1,846 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 3 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Vortex Mountain Bike Routes
30 miles • 768 ft • 18 • Point to Point • Race •
This is the outbound lap of a loop course. Please see inbound lap for second half of this event. Both laps...
Photos of Vortex Mountain Bike
Videos of Vortex Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogtail Trail | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Nassau) 11 hours | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Dog Bone | Oct 15, 2026 @ 8:27am (America/Nassau) Oct 15, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Wheee Doggie | Oct 15, 2026 @ 8:27am (America/Nassau) Oct 15, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Vortex | Oct 10, 2026 @ 8:47am (America/Nassau) Oct 10, 2026 | Wet | Ryan618 | ||
| Kennz Kornerz | Sep 29, 2026 @ 11:37pm (America/New_York) Sep 29, 2026 | Ideal | johnnyloveschickens | ||
| Puppy Loop | Aug 5, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Nassau) Aug 5, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Lil Hammock | Aug 5, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Nassau) Aug 5, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Dog Catcher | Aug 5, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Nassau) Aug 5, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Twister | Aug 5, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Nassau) Aug 5, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 | ||
| Vortex Access | Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:37am (America/Nassau) Jul 28, 2026 | Ideal | Orangecycle1 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangecycle1 | add | report | activity #106687291 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 8:05am 9 hours |
| Noneya | ridden | trail | activity #106418662 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 9:35pm Oct 22, 2026 |
| Orangecycle1 | add | report | activity #105942790 and 2 more | Oct 15, 2026 @ 11:48am Oct 15, 2026 |
| JFingers | wishlist | trail | activity #105708728 | Oct 11, 2026 @ 1:41pm Oct 11, 2026 |
| Ryan618 | add | report | activity #105632968 | Oct 10, 2026 @ 2:30pm Oct 10, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | If anyone knows, what are the punchy climb,... | Sep 6, 2026 @ 5:25am Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | There are no sustained climbs but there are a... | Aug 30, 2026 @ 7:53am Aug 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | Super fun, DO NOT RIDE WHEN WET. I learned... | Sep 30, 2024 @ 4:29pm Sep 30, 2024 | ||
| trail | Props to the Trail Gnomes! I am pleasantly... | Apr 25, 2024 @ 9:26am Apr 25, 2024 | ||
| report | Vortex parking lot | Apr 25, 2022 @ 8:35am Apr 25, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos | 10 | 9 | 7 | 0.8 km | |
| Spider Kingdom | 10 | 1 | 1.6 km | ||
| Landbridge | 4 | 4.2 km | |||
| Christmas Section | 1 | 2 | 5.7 km | ||
| Nayl's | 1 | 2 | 8 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 13 | 11 miles | 394 ft | 2 miles | 49 ft | #906 | #13 | 88 | 923 | 4 | 21,040 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 7 miles | 190 ft | 1 mile | 39 ft | #6,299 | #36 | 912 | 1 | 1,456 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 4 miles | 131 ft | 3,802 ft | 39 ft | #297 | #136 | 2 | 119 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 4,820 ft | 52 ft | 1,299 ft | 33 ft | #294 | #134 | 52 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 4,820 ft | 52 ft | 1,299 ft | 33 ft | #297 | #136 | 52 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 11 | 10 miles | 249 ft | 2 miles | 43 ft | #1,712 | #7 | 909 | 111 | |||
| Trail Running | 11 | 10 miles | 249 ft | 2 miles | 43 ft | #12,829 | #94 | 1 | 909 | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Vortex?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Vortex are:
- Vortex (4.5/5)
- Indigo Flow (4.4/5)
- Kennz Kornerz (4.2/5)
- Wheee Doggie (4.2/5)
- Lil Hammock (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Vortex?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Vortex are:
- March (399 activities)
- November (336 activities)
- February (325 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Vortex?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Vortex. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Vortex?
The longest trail in Vortex is Twister at 2.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Vortex?
The best hiking trails in Vortex are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Vortex?
The best trail running trails in Vortex are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Vortex?
Vortex has a total of 14 trails. Of those, 13 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Vortex to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Vortex?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Vortex is Vortex with 113 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Vortex?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Vortex is Vortex with 111 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Vortex?
Vortex supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Vortex?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Vortex is East Forty with an average grade of 0.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Vortex?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Vortex are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Vortex?
The overall region status for Vortex is Clear / Green. Out of 14 trails:
- Clear / Green: 13
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Vortex?
Yes, Vortex supports e-bike riding. There are 10 trails in Vortex that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Vortex?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Vortex are: View all mountain biking routes in Vortex.
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What type of bike is most common in Vortex?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Vortex are:
- AM (501 activities)
- XC (45 activities)
- Trials (11 activities)
- DH (5 activities)
- Fat (3 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Vortex?
The most popular Strava segments in Vortex are:
- Indigo Flow (1st section to the natural wall ride) (5,593 athletes)
- Pine Straight Sprint Out (4,714 athletes)
- Pine Straight Sprint (3,818 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Vortex?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Vortex are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Vortex?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Vortex are:
- East Forty (3/5)
- Dog Catcher (3.8/5)
- Dogtail Trail (3.5/5)
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