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Trail
1.1 mile
1.8 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
399'
122 m
Descent: -101' -31 m
High: 4,405' 1,343 m
Low: 4,018' 1,225 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 9% (5°)
Max Grade: 24% (13°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“Red rock country with beautiful views of Dammeron Valley and Pine Mountain.”
— Jon Sundin
Features
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Need to Know
The gravel road becomes very muddy in spots after it has rained.
Description
Trail is not obvious the entire way to the Vortex. Cairns mark the way haphazardly but are a help guiding you up and around to the back access up to the actual Vortex site. The Vortex is interesting, but the hike itself is well worth the trip even if you don't make it to The Vortex. Our last hike was after several rainstorms which resulted partially filled The Vortex with water. My wife was glad she had seen it empty. It is much more impressive when you see The Vortex dry.
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We need help with the following missing trail information:
Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Flora & Fauna
Contacts
Land Manager: BLM Utah - St. George Field Office
Hiking Project is part of the REI Co-op family,
where a life outdoors is a life well lived.
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