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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
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Riding AreaFalls Creek Alpine Resort
Falls Creek -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes 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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6 Months
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- 14 miles avg distance
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- 150 rides
- Last: May 22, 2026
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Directions to the-vortex trailhead
(-36.869306, 147.282338)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vortex
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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.
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How hard is The Vortex?
The Vortex is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.057%.
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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.
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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.
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