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928 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:01:26
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
332 ft
Altitude min
350 ft
Altitude max
350 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-7%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
256 ft
Distance climb
512 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:01:26
Avg time

Rat Vortex Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Lake Bryan
    Bryan, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #83843 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26001 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    BTU

This trail is a short run with several gouts dropping in and out of a gully. As you get further down the trail, with momentum some of the walls can be ridden. It starts getting tight at the near the end of the gully and you have to ride down the center. Just before the exit out of the gully, there is a left climb up the bank before going across the gully, completing the gully run. Trail is susceptibility to water damage and difficulty increases with erosion, which often requires a little dirt work to get it flowing again. Do not ride when wet. If you don't make it up the opposite bank, you may fall back into the gully. Plus the ruts you will leave will increase damage to the trail, and could cause other riders to crash if the ruts harden when dry. Ride with caution.

Disclaimer

This can be a difficult trail to ride. Ride at your own risk.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 203 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:31am (America/Chicago)
Sep 9, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026 @ 3:32pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 28, 2026
 reporter Definitely sandy in places
Jul 8, 2026 @ 1:34pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 8, 2026
 reporter Sandy in plaices
Jun 23, 2026 @ 10:40pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 23, 2026
 reporter May be wet in low areas
Jun 15, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Chicago)
Jun 15, 2026
 reporter Over 1.5" of rain on morning of 5/15/26
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Ideal
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
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        Directions to rat-vortex trailhead (30.709010, -96.449810)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        3.6 ★★★★★
        5 Ratings
        5 ★ 20%
        4 ★ 60%
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        AlbertTIbq4O
        Fun and short. Road it 2 times over. Don't brake and let gravity propel you thru.
        UHsvaFx
        Loved this! Rode it four times over. It’s short but difficult. Drop that seat and stand the whole time. A few pumps at the top of each in and out is all it takes to keep moving along, don’t be afraid to bank off the ravine walls once you are in the final stretch. Only crashed once on my first pass.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Rat Vortex located?
        Rat Vortex is located in Lake Bryan, Bryan, Texas, United States. It is part of the Lake Bryan trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.70901, -96.44981.
        ▼ How hard is Rat Vortex?
        Rat Vortex is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rat Vortex?
        Rat Vortex has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 332 ft to 350 ft.
        ▼ Is Rat Vortex a point to point trail?
        Yes, Rat Vortex is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rat Vortex?
        Rat Vortex is 928 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rat Vortex?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Rat Vortex. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Rat Vortex? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rat Vortex are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rat Vortex?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Rat Vortex. The trail is 928 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rat Vortex?
        Rat Vortex is a very popular trail. There have been 954 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,234 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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