more stats
2,743 ft
Distance
-104 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
-106 ft
Altitude change
1,659 ft
Altitude min
1,765 ft
Altitude max
1,765 ft
Altitude start
1,660 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
1,942 ft
Distance down
801 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
Avg time

Vortex Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sycamore Canyon
    Riverside, California
  • AKA
    **Vortex**
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2471 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15388 in E-Biking
    • #22425 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #78 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #344 in E-Biking
    • #497 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Wallride

This trail is located on the far side of Zoe Park which is where the main riding area is. This trail has some really good flow/ The turns are dirt wall rides and flow with ease one after the next.

Access Info

Can be accessed through Cactus Ave, Alessandro Blvd or Vista Grande Dr.

Tags
DropsFlowyViewsWallride
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 192 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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on Apr 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Sycamore Canyon - Vortex
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      2:08 | 139 | Dec 14, 2024 , Riverside
      Vortex Trail - Mountain biking Sycamore Canyon
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      2:10 | 120 | Dec 11, 2023 , Riverside

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vortex located?
      Vortex is located in Sycamore Canyon, Riverside, California, United States. It is part of the Sycamore Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.90254, -117.30392.
      ▼ How hard is Vortex?
      Vortex is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vortex?
      The trail has 104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,659 ft to 1,765 ft.
      ▼ How long is Vortex?
      Vortex is 2,743 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vortex?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vortex are:
      • June (14 activities)
      • April (13 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 2,743 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 1,417 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,476 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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