more stats
1,171 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:01:34
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
597 ft
Altitude min
609 ft
Altitude max
607 ft
Altitude start
604 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
243 ft
Distance climb
387 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:01:34
Avg time

Vortex (GRAY) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saw Wee Kee Park
    Oswego, Illinois
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44133 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97566 in Trail Running
    • #101787 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #164 in Mountain Biking · Illinois [+]
    • #657 in Trail Running
    • #861 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Oswegoland Park District

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Vortex (GRAY) is a 1,171 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Oswego Illinois. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 541 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vortex (GRAY) located?
      Vortex (GRAY) is located in Saw Wee Kee Park, Oswego, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Saw Wee Kee Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.67122, -88.39403.
      ▼ How hard is Vortex (GRAY)?
      Vortex (GRAY) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vortex (GRAY)?
      Vortex (GRAY) has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 597 ft to 609 ft.
      ▼ Is Vortex (GRAY) a point to point trail?
      Vortex (GRAY) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Vortex (GRAY)?
      Vortex (GRAY) is 1,171 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vortex (GRAY)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vortex (GRAY). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Vortex (GRAY)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vortex (GRAY) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vortex (GRAY)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Vortex (GRAY). The trail is 1,171 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vortex (GRAY)?
      Vortex (GRAY) is a very popular trail. There have been 2,461 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,319 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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