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1.0 mile
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-402 ft
Descent
00:07:00
Avg time
-376 ft
Altitude change
5,137 ft
Altitude min
5,513 ft
Altitude max
5,513 ft
Altitude start
5,137 ft
Altitude end
-7.057%
Grade
-22.245%
Grade max
12.042%
Grade min
592 ft
Distance climb
4,406 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat
00:07:00
Avg time

The Vortex Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Falls Creek Alpine Resort
    Falls Creek
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #58468 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55343 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Features & gradient Descending flow-down trail entirely on singletrack with wide berms and rollers as well as rocks & jumps - some with A/B lines. Overall descent leads to Slalom Plaza with Aqueduct Trail intersecting.
Difficulty - Intermediate
Ride time - 10 minutes

source: Falls Creek MTB singletrack

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The Vortex Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2026 @ 2:34pm (Australia/Melbourne)
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May 5, 2025 @ 7:11pm
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Apr 30, 2025 @ 11:28am
Apr 30, 2025
 Could do with a couple extra signs at junctions. Had to keep getting the phone out to check Trailforks to see which way to go. There wasn’t no...
Jan 7, 2025 @ 7:51pm
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on Sep 10, 2026
Avg: 3.91 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-vortex trailhead (-36.869306, 147.282338)
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      1 Review & Comments

      D14Bikes
      Slow technical and awkward in many places. It's seen better days to be fair.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Vortex located?
      The Vortex is located in Falls Creek Alpine Resort, Falls Creek, Australia. It is part of the Falls Creek Alpine Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.86931, 147.28234.
      ▼ How hard is The Vortex?
      The Vortex is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.057%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Vortex?
      The Vortex has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 402 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,137 ft to 5,513 ft.
      ▼ Is The Vortex a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Vortex is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Vortex?
      The Vortex is 1.0 mile 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride The Vortex. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Vortex?
      The Vortex is a very popular trail. There have been 1,686 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,867 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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