more stats
2,672 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-244 ft
Descent
00:03:43
Avg time
-215 ft
Altitude change
273 ft
Altitude min
488 ft
Altitude max
488 ft
Altitude start
273 ft
Altitude end
-8.042%
Grade
-25.277%
Grade max
13.654%
Grade min
431 ft
Distance climb
2,087 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:03:43
Avg time

Zig 'N' Zag Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Balblair
    Bonar Bridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #74630 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32387 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Zig 'N' Zag is a 814 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Bonar Bridge. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 9 m blue climb. It features berm, ladder bridge, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 20 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Zig 'N' Zag Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 4:29pm (Europe/London)
Sep 6, 2026
 A bit overgrown in places
Jul 30, 2025 @ 1:52pm
Jul 30, 2025
Jan 30, 2022 @ 1:50pm
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 1:50pm
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 1:49pm
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on Sep 6, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      GoPro POV | Zig 'n' Zag Balblair MTB 2016
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      836 | Mar 3, 2017 , Bonar Bridge
      3.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
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      4 ★ 50%
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      1 Review & Comments

      Suds01
      It feels like the place has been mothballed as a trail centre. Any of the nearby trail centres are far better

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zig 'N' Zag located?
      Zig 'N' Zag is located in Balblair, Bonar Bridge, United Kingdom. It is part of the Balblair trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.91817, -4.36933.
      ▼ How hard is Zig 'N' Zag?
      Zig 'N' Zag is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.042%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig 'N' Zag?
      Zig 'N' Zag has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 244 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 273 ft to 488 ft.
      ▼ Is Zig 'N' Zag a point to point trail?
      Yes, Zig 'N' Zag is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Zig 'N' Zag?
      Zig 'N' Zag is 2,672 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zig 'N' Zag?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Zig 'N' Zag. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Zig 'N' Zag?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Zig 'N' Zag. The trail is 2,672 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Zig 'N' Zag?
      Zig 'N' Zag is a very popular trail. There have been 220 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 194 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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