1,424 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-207 ft
Descent
00:02:51
Avg time
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Zest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vedder Mountain
    Chilliwack, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular direction shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #11794 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10730 in E-Biking
    • #16231 in Trail Running
    • #42292 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    RSTBC

Formally named "Wife Beater" or maybe even Repo as indicated by the sign at the trail head.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Zest mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -194 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,712 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,919 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,919 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,726 ft
  • Grade
    -13.6%
  • Grade max
    -34.2%
  • Grade min
    14.7%
  • Distance climb
    289 ft
  • Distance down
    1,060 ft
  • Distance flat
    75 ft
  • Avg time
    00:02:51
  • Avg reverse time
    00:06:39
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Status:
on Jan 16, 2023
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 4.2 (9 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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      Zest Trail Reports

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      Jan 16, 2023 @ 5:32pm
      Jan 16, 2023
      		 Zest is still closed as work is ongoing. Conditions are extremely wet and changes are being made that need time to settle before riding. There are...
      Nov 19, 2022 @ 5:31pm
      Nov 19, 2022
      Zest is closed for ongoing maintenance. Please respect the closure and the work being done. Thanks!
      Nov 12, 2022 @ 3:59pm
      Nov 12, 2022
      Zest will be getting a needed refresh over the coming months. We’ll be working as the weather allows, and will need to close the trail from time...
      Aug 25, 2022 @ 5:34pm
      Aug 25, 2022
      Jun 18, 2022 @ 7:16pm
      Jun 18, 2022
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 26 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
      All
      • 1,486 rides
      • Last: Mar 17, 2023

      Photos

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      193 |
      Apr 29, 2016 @ 10:20pm
      Apr 29, 2016
      441 |
      Jun 28, 2014 @ 12:58pm
      Jun 28, 2014
      436 |
      Dec 13, 2005 @ 1:56pm
      Dec 13, 2005
      476 |
      May 3, 2005 @ 3:25pm
      May 3, 2005

      Routes with this trail

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      titledistance
      Vedder Trail Blazer 2015 First Aid Map13 miles
      TWSS 2016 Long Course12 miles
      TWSS 2016 Short Course7 miles
      2016 Vedder Mountain Classic race20 miles

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