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1,939 ft
Distance
-741 ft
Descent
2,612 ft
High Point
-741 ft
Altitude change
1,870 ft
Altitude min
2,612 ft
Altitude start
1,870 ft
Altitude end
-38.3%
Grade
-75.2%
Grade max
-15.3%
Grade min
1,939 ft
Distance down

Vortex Details

  • Activities
    • Downhill Ski
  • Riding Area
    Sunday River Resort
    Newry, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #9194 in Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #177 in Skiing · Maine
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Land Owner
    Sunday River Resort
  • OSM Way
    #199384592

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Vortex is a 1,939 ft double black diamond difficulty ski run (piste) trail located near Newry Maine. This downhill ski only trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 4, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/New_York)
Jan 4, 2026
 Some ice / some packed snow.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vortex located?
      Vortex is located in Sunday River Resort, Newry, Maine, United States. It is part of the Sunday River Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.46397, -70.88501.
      ▼ How hard is Vortex?
      Vortex is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 38.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vortex?
      The trail has 741 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,870 ft to 2,612 ft.
      ▼ Is Vortex a point to point trail?
      Yes, Vortex is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ How long is Vortex?
      Vortex is 1,939 ft long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vortex?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Vortex. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Vortex? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vortex are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Vortex?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ski Vortex. The trail is 1,939 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vortex?
      Vortex is a very popular trail. There have been 1,050 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,256 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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