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978 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
00:01:33
Avg time
44 ft
Altitude change
2,740 ft
Altitude min
2,785 ft
Altitude max
2,740 ft
Altitude start
2,785 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
1.5%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
906 ft
Distance climb
00:01:33
Avg time

Zen (Start) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Green Valley
    St. George, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #5312 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12712 in Trail Running
    • #54111 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Zen (Start)

        ▼ Where is Zen (Start) located?
        Zen (Start) is located in Green Valley, St. George, Utah, United States. It is part of the Green Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.08946, -113.63236.
        ▼ How hard is Zen (Start)?
        Zen (Start) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zen (Start)?
        Zen (Start) has 44 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,740 ft to 2,785 ft.
        ▼ How long is Zen (Start)?
        Zen (Start) is 978 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zen (Start)?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Zen (Start). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zen (Start)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zen (Start) are:
        • March (47 activities)
        • February (45 activities)
        • November (38 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Zen (Start)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zen (Start) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Zen (Start)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Zen (Start). The trail is 978 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Zen (Start)?
        Zen (Start) is a very popular trail. There have been 7,144 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,813 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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