more stats
1,024 ft
Distance
-91 ft
Descent
00:01:37
Avg time
-91 ft
Altitude change
402 ft
Altitude min
493 ft
Altitude max
493 ft
Altitude start
404 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-30.4%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
892 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:01:37
Avg time

Vortex Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cameron Park
    Waco, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41195 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5887 in E-Biking
    • #143690 in Trail Running
    • #129170 in Hiking
    • #5624 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #582 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #24 in E-Biking
    • #2,214 in Trail Running
    • #1,908 in Hiking
    • #28 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • OSM Way
    #364702402

Due to safety with downhill riders, No Horses allowed on this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 71 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 527 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
Status:
on Aug 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.18 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to vortex-36208 trailhead (31.585530, -97.160710)
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      Vortex Cameron Park
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      0:49 | 507 | Jun 3, 2021 , Waco
      Jumps, Drops, and Berms oh my!
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      2:53 | 347 | May 25, 2020 , Waco
      youtuber VORTEX LIVES UP ???? Mountain Biking Cameron...
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      12:01 | 557 | May 1, 2018 , Waco

      Routes with this trail

      51
      2016 CP Blowout XC Race Course
      9 miles • 842 ft • 26 •
      Full Course route from the 2016 Cameron Park Blowout Presented by The Bear Mountain
      58
      Fun Mix +
      13 miles • 1,207 ft • 49 •
      Nice mix of fun trails starting and ending a Redwood Shelter. Fun Mix + Cal 56
      54
      Fun Mix
      12 miles • 1,085 ft • 41 •
      Nice mix of fun trails starting and ending a Redwood Shelter.
      4.3 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 70%
      4 ★ 10%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 20%
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      chasethegnar chasethegnar
      Learn the flow and send with speed and this is pretty sick for this area

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vortex located?
      Vortex is located in Cameron Park, Waco, Texas, United States. It is part of the Cameron Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.58553, -97.16071.
      ▼ How hard is Vortex?
      Vortex is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vortex?
      The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 402 ft to 493 ft.
      ▼ How long is Vortex?
      Vortex is 1,024 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vortex?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vortex. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ 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 ride Vortex?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Vortex. The trail is 1,024 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 2,036 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,671 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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