Vortex Loop
- 0.7 mi
- loop
- 118 ft
- climb
- 826 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Vortex Loop is a 0.7-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Ontario, Canada. It runs between about 770 ft and 830 ft above sea level, with roughly 120 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Marathon, about 1.1 miles north of the start. For camping, Free Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 10 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Vortex Loop for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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