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653 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
728 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
724 ft
Altitude min
725 ft
Altitude start
725 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
177 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
Polar Vortex Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaStepping Stones
East Ferris Township, Ontario -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingGroomed Smooth
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Bike TypeFat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonWinter
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
This trail is part of the connectors between Pan Lake and Katie Lake.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- Last: Feb 21, 2026
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Directions to polar-vortex trailhead
(46.303350, -79.273490)
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Nearby Trails
- Arendelle Bridge 249 ft
- Kristoff's Cliff 318 ft
- Anna's Bypass 354 ft
- South Pan Lake 682 ft
- Katie Lake 1,001 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Polar Vortex
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Where is Polar Vortex located?
Polar Vortex is located in Stepping Stones, East Ferris Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Stepping Stones trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.30335, -79.27349.
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How hard is Polar Vortex?
Polar Vortex is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Polar Vortex?
Polar Vortex has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 724 ft to 728 ft.
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Is Polar Vortex a point to point trail?
Polar Vortex is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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