more stats
1,450 ft
Distance
-205 ft
Descent
00:01:59
Avg time
-206 ft
Altitude change
559 ft
Altitude min
764 ft
Altitude max
764 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-14.2%
Grade
-44%
Grade max
1,214 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:01:59
Avg time

Zapper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glen Tanar
    Aboyne
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #5119 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19189 in E-Biking
    • #150657 in Trail Running
    • #334767 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #133 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,026 in E-Biking
    • #3,755 in Trail Running
    • #6,416 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Glen Tanar Estate

Descend the start of Dark Magic and before the big rock drop head right. Gather speed for the ‘Half Pipe Bomb Hole’ and a sharp left hand turn straight after - hit this fast and you fly out towards the trees. Next up is an optional rock drop(right) and bypass (left). Speed across the hill to a left hand ‘Needle Berm’ which will take you back across in the opposite direction. A right hand berm takes you into ‘Dome rock’. After this multiple options appear:
Straight/Right for ’Slab Rock Roll’
Middle Right - ‘Stump Jump’
Middle Left - Bypass route
Follow a few natural berms and turns before contouring across ‘Badgers Ledge’. 
Last up is ‘Heart Rock Jump’. Hit it or bypass to the right and catch the biggest berm on the trail before picking your way down to the exit of Dark Magic. 
A CoVID 19 lockdown trail built to zigzag down the hill hence the name Zapper. Started at the same time as Dark Magic but neither trail builders knew each other were there

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BermsDropsJumps
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Zapper Trail Reports

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on Oct 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zapper located?
      Zapper is located in Glen Tanar, Aboyne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glen Tanar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.0572, -2.7935.
      ▼ How hard is Zapper?
      Zapper is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 14.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zapper?
      The trail has 205 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 559 ft to 764 ft.
      ▼ Is Zapper a point to point trail?
      Yes, Zapper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Zapper?
      Zapper is 1,450 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zapper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Zapper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Zapper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zapper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Zapper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Zapper. The trail is 1,450 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Zapper?
      Zapper is a very popular trail. There have been 899 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 968 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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