more stats
3.1 miles
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:23:37
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
5 ft
Altitude min
9 ft
Altitude max
9 ft
Altitude start
10 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
522 ft
Distance climb
440 ft
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
00:23:37
Avg time

Z Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanna Park
    Jacksonville, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #84782 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297769 in Trail Running
    • #149200 in Hiking
    • #3295 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #561 in Mountain Biking · Florida [+]
    • #1,469 in Trail Running
    • #867 in Hiking
    • #16 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Jacksonville City

Z Trail is for those who love to test their slow speed balance and technical skills. As the hardest route in Hanna Park, you'll have the book thrown at you.

Tight, twisty sections of singletrack mixed in with quick, punch climbs and descents....this is what you'll find throughout this loop that runs inside of South Loop - Hanna Park

The trail is directional and is ridden clockwise or counter-clockwise depending on the day of the week. It crosses a park road in a couple places, it merges with a green, multi-use trail in one spot and it has a very tight switchback/double-back section at the southern end that can confuse the first time rider.
There are a few bridges and lots of roots to negotiate. There's one tricky wooden feature/bridge concoction that may force a new rider to get off and walk the bike. The bridge is fine, but the wooden feature extending from it doesn't merge naturally with the flow of the trail or the bridge. Most of the trail is tightly packed and smooth, but some portions are sandy and will slow the ride.

Access Info

A fee is required to enter the park.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 516 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Z Trail Trail Reports

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Dec 12, 2025 @ 10:45am (America/Nassau)
Dec 12, 2025
New area added onto Z Trail. Nice!
Nov 29, 2025 @ 4:12pm (America/Nassau)
Nov 29, 2025
Mar 13, 2025 @ 8:35am
Mar 13, 2025
Mar 5, 2023 @ 2:40am
Mar 5, 2023
Jan 19, 2023 @ 10:33am
Jan 19, 2023
Trails are great at Hanna park, but watch out stupid Teachers walking there schoolclasses on the bike trails…. Super scratchy
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on Dec 12, 2025
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Avg: 3.53 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to z-trail trailhead (30.370800, -81.406080)

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      3 ★ 57%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Jsgolfer12
      Fun trail with enough consequence to keep you awake. Trails at Hanna change drastically depending on direction. I find the Z-Trail most difficult ridden counter clockwise. Watch out for the occasional hiker and don't forget Alt-Z.
      jcrock79
      If you want a very technical trail to work on your slow speed balance then this is the right one. But there are hardly any fast flowing sections to let it rip, but that’s just what I prefer over slow and technical trails.
      r8ch r8ch
      fun trail, lots of obstacles to clear, will keep yer brain focused.... not sure i would call it a Blk D, more of a advanced Blue. i'm comparing Z-Trail to Mala Compra's Cloud 9..

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Z Trail located?
      Z Trail is located in Hanna Park, Jacksonville, Florida, United States. It is part of the Hanna Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.3708, -81.40608.
      ▼ How hard is Z Trail?
      Z Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Z Trail?
      Z Trail has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5 ft to 9 ft.
      ▼ Is Z Trail a point to point trail?
      Yes, Z Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Z Trail?
      Z Trail is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Z Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Z Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Z Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Z Trail are:
      • September (36 activities)
      • May (28 activities)
      • October (22 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Z Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Z Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Z Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Z Trail. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Z Trail?
      Z Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 4,043 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,636 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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