more stats
1,017 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:02:51
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
434 ft
Altitude min
480 ft
Altitude max
434 ft
Altitude start
463 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-32.3%
Grade max
21.1%
Grade min
495 ft
Distance climb
417 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:02:51
Avg time

Zig & Zag Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #133329 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141989 in E-Biking
    • #330920 in Trail Running
    • #340072 in Hiking
    • #6196 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #15933 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,030 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,602 in E-Biking
    • #3,931 in Trail Running
    • #3,640 in Hiking
    • #105 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #427 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2009

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AI Generated Description

Zig & Zag is a 310 m less popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Christchurch. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 m blue climb. It features berm and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Tags
BermsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Feb 25, 2024
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Zig & Zag Trail Reports

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Jan 21, 2026 @ 10:37am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 20, 2026
reporter The park is CLOSED whilst we undergo some extensive tree felling, this should take about three months.
Jul 31, 2025 @ 4:03pm
Jul 31, 2025
Mar 23, 2025 @ 7:06pm
Mar 23, 2025
reporter The park is CLOSED whilst we undergo some extensive tree felling, this should take about three months.
Dec 14, 2024 @ 9:55pm
Dec 14, 2024
ok
Oct 11, 2022 @ 7:01pm
Oct 11, 2022
reporter Spring is Here - expect rampant grass growth and fresh branches as everyone wants to take over the trail corridor. We are actively working on it...
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on Jan 21, 2026
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zig & Zag located?
      Zig & Zag is located in Haven Mountain Bike Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Haven Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.71302, 172.65289.
      ▼ How hard is Zig & Zag?
      Zig & Zag is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig & Zag?
      Zig & Zag has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 434 ft to 480 ft.
      ▼ Is Zig & Zag a point to point trail?
      Zig & Zag is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Zig & Zag?
      Zig & Zag is 1,017 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zig & Zag?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Zig & Zag. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Zig & Zag? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zig & Zag are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Zig & Zag?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Zig & Zag. The trail is 1,017 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Zig & Zag?
      Zig & Zag is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 155 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 250 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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