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673 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
00:01:18
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
306 ft
Altitude min
328 ft
Altitude max
306 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
495 ft
Distance climb
115 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:01:18
Avg time

Zig Zag Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Colonie Town Park
    Colonie, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115090 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70376 in Trail Running
    • #192615 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Zig Zag is a 673 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Colonie New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 152 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,104 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Zig Zag Trail Reports

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Oct 27, 2025 @ 12:45pm (America/New_York)
Oct 27, 2025
 reporter Very leafy.
Oct 9, 2025 @ 3:46pm (America/New_York)
Oct 9, 2025
 reporter Leafy
Sep 2, 2025 @ 3:54pm
Sep 2, 2025
Sep 2, 2025 @ 10:44am
Sep 2, 2025
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Aug 14, 2025 @ 4:15pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zig Zag located?
      Zig Zag is located in Colonie Town Park, Colonie, New York, United States. It is part of the Colonie Town Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.79733, -73.73777.
      ▼ How hard is Zig Zag?
      Zig Zag is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig Zag?
      Zig Zag has 21 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 306 ft to 328 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 673 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zig Zag?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zig Zag are:
      • October (90 activities)
      • August (74 activities)
      • July (71 activities)
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      ▼ 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 673 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 2,852 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,270 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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