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1,562 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:03:12
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
1,970 ft
Altitude min
1,984 ft
Altitude max
1,970 ft
Altitude start
1,972 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-4.6%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
427 ft
Distance climb
400 ft
Distance down
738 ft
Distance flat
00:03:12
Avg time

The Vortex Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Fort Saskatchewan
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 85 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #1142 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98678 in Trail Running
    • #102456 in Hiking
    • #1050 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Add some miles to your ride with this loop within a loop at the end of the rainbow. Don't miss the start, it's hidden on the bypass around one of the ladder bridges.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 101 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 479 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Vortex

        ▼ Where is The Vortex located?
        The Vortex is located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Fort Saskatchewan trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.6726, -113.29183.
        ▼ How hard is The Vortex?
        The Vortex is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Vortex?
        The Vortex has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,970 ft to 1,984 ft.
        ▼ Is The Vortex a point to point trail?
        The Vortex is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Vortex?
        The Vortex is 1,562 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Vortex?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Vortex. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access The Vortex? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Vortex are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Vortex?
        The estimated time to ride The Vortex is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,562 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is The Vortex?
        The Vortex is a very popular trail. There have been 1,753 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,361 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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