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2,021 ft
Distance
-253 ft
Descent
00:05:42
Avg time
-253 ft
Altitude change
4,659 ft
Altitude min
4,912 ft
Altitude max
4,912 ft
Altitude start
4,659 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade
-39.6%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
1,939 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:05:42
Avg time

Vortex Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Everstoke
    Blairsden, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52457 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82826 in E-Biking
    • #434488 in Trail Running
    • #438438 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,565 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,667 in E-Biking
    • #15,966 in Trail Running
    • #16,019 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2024

Vortex adds another option to take you down and/or up the Adventure Perimeter side of the trails. The trail starts off of Bee Line, and you'll see the entrance on the left. Thanks to the 2024 NorCal Gathering group for their trail work on this this trail

Access Info Restricted Access

Everstoke is members only

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Vortex Trail Reports

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Jul 26, 2025 @ 1:43pm
Jul 26, 2025
 reporter Rained yesterday, hero dirt today!
May 5, 2025 @ 9:41am
May 5, 2025
 Vortex was already running good, and it rained over the weekend, so it'll be hero dirt for a week.
Mar 26, 2025 @ 7:07pm
Mar 26, 2025
 reporter Snow is gone for now!
Mar 13, 2025 @ 9:24am
Mar 13, 2025
 reporter Under snow at the moment!
Feb 21, 2025 @ 4:13pm
Feb 21, 2025
 reporter Great weather and things are drying out
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on Jul 26, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vortex located?
      Vortex is located in Everstoke, Blairsden, California, United States. It is part of the Everstoke trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.788, -120.60841.
      ▼ How hard is Vortex?
      Vortex is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vortex?
      The trail has 253 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,659 ft to 4,912 ft.
      ▼ How long is Vortex?
      Vortex is 2,021 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 6 minutes to ride Vortex. The trail is 2,021 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 49 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 60 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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