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1,558 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:03:25
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
357 ft
Altitude min
386 ft
Altitude max
371 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
571 ft
Distance climb
633 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:03:25
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P-ZAP Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Vortex
    Courtenay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41865 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • OSM Way
    #744508849

Short trail connecting NTC and Vagabond. Mandatory log ride that can be challenging when wet.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 38 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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P-ZAP Trail Reports

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Oct 20, 2025 @ 2:37pm (Pacific/Midway)
Oct 20, 2025
Oct 11, 2025 @ 3:15pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 11, 2025
 Thank you to whomever cleared the broom from the trail. Amazing job. The trail is clear and ready to ride.
Aug 6, 2025 @ 8:42pm
Aug 6, 2025
 Horror overgrowth condition. A bushwack for the ages. As good as closed!
Jan 6, 2024 @ 1:51am
Jan 6, 2024
Jun 29, 2023 @ 7:11pm
Jun 29, 2023
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        Directions to pzap trailhead (49.659142, -125.058325)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is P-ZAP located?
        P-ZAP is located in The Vortex, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Vortex trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65914, -125.05833.
        ▼ How hard is P-ZAP?
        P-ZAP is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for P-ZAP?
        P-ZAP has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 357 ft to 386 ft.
        ▼ Is P-ZAP a point to point trail?
        P-ZAP is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is P-ZAP?
        P-ZAP is 1,558 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on P-ZAP?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on P-ZAP. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access P-ZAP? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to P-ZAP are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride P-ZAP?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride P-ZAP. The trail is 1,558 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is P-ZAP?
        P-ZAP is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 232 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 241 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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