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SaveZacks Fork trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking and Trail Running.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
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Region Supporters & Maintainers
- Luna CyclesSponsor
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
8 trails
- Hike
4 trails
- Trail Running
4 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 12, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 8
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 8
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 4
- Trails Trail Running
- 4
- Total Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 2 miles
- Total Descent
- 527 ft
- Total Vertical
- 138 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,269 ft
- Reports
- 247
- Photos
- 76
- Completed Counter
- 698
Popular Zacks Fork Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.9 • 3 miles • 199 ft • 137 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 814 ft • 15 ft • 72 •
The connector/return trail between and the three gravity trails ( . , and ) and the Lenoir Aquatic Center.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1,404 ft • 20 ft • 63 •
Intermediate Jump Line with berms, tables, step down, NO GAPS/ALL ROLLABLE. The three gravity trails merge together at the bottom and join . To session, go right at intersection and then follow the signs for .
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 738 ft • 0 ft • 62 •
Cannonball entrance is on the right after the initial right hand berm of . Bigger jumps, gap jumps and a big kicker with a forever lander makes this the most difficult jump line in the gravity trails section of the Network. This is not...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 755 ft • 0 ft • 62 •
is the More Advanced jumpline with bigger tables and doubleable jumps. No Gaps/All Rollable. Trail merges with other gravity trails at the bottom and then connects into . To session, go right at Intersection and then follow signs for .
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 804 ft • 0 ft • 62 •
Chock full o'drops, all rollable but better when hucked! Merges with other gravity trails at the bottom and returns to . To session, go right at intersection and then follow signs for .
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 440 ft • 22 ft • 57 •
is a connector trail between the Aquatic Center parking area and the Upper and Lower tiers of the Zack's Fork Trail. It has a very rooty section with a turn that is prone to erosion from improper drainage. Be mindful when riding it...
Photos of Zacks Fork Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zacks Fork Trail | Mar 30, 2026 @ 3:44pm (America/New_York) Mar 30, 2026 | Dry | leedavis190 | ||
| The Deep End | Sep 12, 2025 @ 1:19pm (America/New_York) Sep 12, 2025 | Ideal | StevenMcNutt | ||
| Flip Turn | Mar 23, 2025 @ 5:18am Mar 23, 2025 | Dry | thehappyhucker NWNC.MTBA | ||
| Freestyle Medley | Feb 24, 2025 @ 2:37pm Feb 24, 2025 | Unknown | thehappyhucker NWNC.MTBA | ||
| Cannonball | Oct 26, 2024 @ 9:29am Oct 26, 2024 | Dry | thehappyhucker NWNC.MTBA | ||
| Stay In Your Lane | Oct 26, 2024 @ 9:27am Oct 26, 2024 | Dry | thehappyhucker NWNC.MTBA | ||
| Graveyard | Sep 30, 2024 @ 4:42pm Sep 30, 2024 | Dry | EddyZeddy | ||
| Greenway Connector | Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:30am Jul 15, 2023 | Ideal | need2boutside |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leedavis190 | add | report | activity #91602610 | Mar 30, 2026 @ 12:47pm Mar 30, 2026 |
| BunnyReiko | ridden | trail | activity #89366753 | Feb 22, 2026 @ 10:36am Feb 22, 2026 |
| CarbonCrackhead | ridden | trail | activity #82363753 and 4 more | Oct 14, 2025 @ 5:55pm Oct 14, 2025 |
| Dylanquail | ridden | trail | activity #80594064 | Sep 18, 2025 @ 6:49am Sep 18, 2025 |
| StevenMcNutt | comment | trail | activity #80402588 | Sep 15, 2025 @ 7:29am Sep 15, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | 6 drops, a step down, and a side hit at the... | Sep 15, 2025 @ 7:29am Sep 15, 2025 | ||
| trail | 6 drops, a step down, and a side hit at the... | Sep 15, 2025 @ 7:28am Sep 15, 2025 | ||
| trail | 7 drops, a step down, and a side hit at the... | Sep 12, 2025 @ 10:26am Sep 12, 2025 | ||
| trail | The drops are NOT rollable currently, but... | Mar 22, 2024 @ 7:16pm Mar 22, 2024 | ||
| trail | This is a great trail for exercise. I ride it... | Jun 10, 2023 @ 5:08am Jun 10, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Fork Area | 2 | 5.5 km | |||
| Lakeside Park | 1 | 8 | 12 km | ||
| Wilson Creek | 5 | 5 | 14.1 km | ||
| Lake Hickory Trails | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 km | |
| Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park | 2 | 2 | 15.5 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 8 | 4 miles | 528 ft | 2 miles | 138 ft | #7,942 | #3,048 | 75 | 247 | 1,526 | ||
| E-Bike | 1 | 1,404 ft | 79 ft | 1,010 ft | 79 ft | 58 | 11 | |||||
| Hike | 4 | 3 miles | 302 ft | 1 mile | 135 ft | #18,875 | #9,075 | 161 | 93 | |||
| Trail Running | 4 | 3 miles | 302 ft | 1 mile | 135 ft | #17,897 | #8,252 | 161 | 41 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Zacks Fork?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Zacks Fork are:
- Zacks Fork Trail (3.9/5)
- Cannonball (0/5)
- Stay In Your Lane (0/5)
- Flip Turn (0/5)
- Dumpster Dive (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Zacks Fork?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Zacks Fork. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Zacks Fork?
The longest trail in Zacks Fork is Zacks Fork Trail at 2.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Zacks Fork?
Zacks Fork has a total of 8 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Zacks Fork to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Zacks Fork?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Zacks Fork is Zacks Fork Trail with 199 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Zacks Fork?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Zacks Fork is Zacks Fork Trail with 199 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Zacks Fork?
Zacks Fork supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Zacks Fork?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Zacks Fork is Dumpster Dive with an average grade of 5.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Zacks Fork?
The overall region status for Zacks Fork is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 7 trails:
- Clear / Green: 4
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Zacks Fork?
The most popular Strava segments in Zacks Fork are:
- Up the Laces (603 athletes)
- Middle Ground (528 athletes)
- The Climb (521 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Zacks Fork?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Zacks Fork are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Zacks Fork?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Zacks Fork are:
- Zacks Fork Trail (3.9/5)
- Flip Turn (0/5)
- Graveyard (0/5)
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