more stats
1,222 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:02:30
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
613 ft
Altitude min
629 ft
Altitude max
618 ft
Altitude start
622 ft
Altitude end
0.268%
Grade
-11.592%
Grade max
12.929%
Grade min
466 ft
Distance climb
553 ft
Distance down
166 ft
Distance flat
00:02:30
Avg time

Zig Zag Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Outback Trail at Imagination Glen
    Portage, Indiana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97384 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100192 in E-Biking
    • #109057 in Trail Running
    • #260285 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Zig Zag is a 1,222 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Portage Indiana. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 118 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Zig Zag Trail Reports

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Mar 25, 2026 @ 2:23pm (America/Chicago)
Mar 25, 2026
 perfect tail conditions
Nov 23, 2025 @ 12:16pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 23, 2025
 Leaf covered
Mar 17, 2023 @ 7:53pm
Mar 17, 2023
 Frozen at the moment, wont last long.
Jan 27, 2023 @ 6:07pm
Jan 27, 2023
 Rare moment around here to have low snow and frozen trail underneath
Jun 3, 2022 @ 7:42am
Jun 3, 2022
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Status:
on Mar 25, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Me n Marko on Heaven N Hell (4c)
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      0:15 | 245 | Jan 13, 2011 , Portage

      Routes with this trail

      15
      Full Loop - All Front Side and Most Dark Side Trails
      9 miles • 276 ft • 30 • Loop •
      One of the most popular routes to take at Imagination Glen. This route hits nearly all of the trails on...
      5
      Front Side
      3 miles • 87 ft • 6 •
      All connecting segments of the Imagination Glen Front Side Trails.
      14
      Faster Drying Trails
      8 miles • 263 ft • 33 • Loop •
      This route covers the majority of the faster drying trails. This route is popular when the trails near the...
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zig Zag located?
      Zig Zag is located in Outback Trail at Imagination Glen, Portage, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Outback Trail at Imagination Glen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.59016, -87.13983.
      ▼ How hard is Zig Zag?
      Zig Zag is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.268%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig Zag?
      Zig Zag has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 613 ft to 629 ft.
      ▼ Is Zig Zag a point to point trail?
      Yes, Zig Zag is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Zig Zag?
      Zig Zag is 1,222 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 2 minutes to ride Zig Zag. The trail is 1,222 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 very popular trail. There have been 862 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 987 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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