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2.4 miles
Distance
-1,102 ft
Descent
00:12:01
Avg time
-1,102 ft
Altitude change
6,900 ft
Altitude min
8,002 ft
Altitude max
8,002 ft
Altitude start
6,900 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-38.5%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
410 ft
Distance flat
00:12:01
Avg time

Zig Zag Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Steamboat Bike Park
    Steamboat Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #134329 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115976 in Trail Running
    • #324180 in Hiking
    • #17900 in Adaptive Biking
    • #48095 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,779 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,304 in Trail Running
    • #6,972 in Hiking
    • #279 in Adaptive Biking
    • #709 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Routt NF - Hahns Peak Bears Ears

Multi-Use/Multi-Directional trails are:
· Open to the public 24hrs as conditions permit
· Free to public and do not require a waiver
· Are USFS trails and are subject to federal regulations

https://www.bike.steamboat.com/
Bike Park trails are:
· Directional downhill only bike trails
· Require a Bike Park pass to access
· Require a current waiver to be signed
· Require a helmet
· Are not USFS trails and are restricted to operating hours and season (a big one our public don’t understand or dismiss)
· Repeated offenders may be subject to revoked ski area privileges(access/passes), both summer and winter

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 130 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Zig Zag Trail Reports

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Jun 30, 2025 @ 8:29am
Jun 30, 2025
 Construction
Jun 30, 2025 @ 8:28am
Jun 30, 2025
 Const
Aug 1, 2024 @ 9:23am
Aug 1, 2024
 This to pioneer is the only way to ride up.
May 27, 2022 @ 3:19pm
May 27, 2022
 Sloppy and almost impossible to ride up at the beginning.
Sep 23, 2020 @ 9:34am
Sep 23, 2020
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on Jun 30, 2025
Avg: 3.7 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to zig-zag-29090 trailhead (40.465300, -106.772710)
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      Jul 17, 2009 @ 6:09pm
      Jul 17, 2009
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      1 Review & Comments

      Johnnytables
      Closed for a municipal project. No access to upper trails. Poor closed signage.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zig Zag located?
      Zig Zag is located in Steamboat Bike Park, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Steamboat Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.4653, -106.77271.
      ▼ How hard is Zig Zag?
      Zig Zag is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig Zag?
      The trail has 1,102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,900 ft to 8,002 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 dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Zig Zag?
      Zig Zag is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ 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 9 minutes to ride Zig Zag. The trail is 2.4 miles 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 639 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 702 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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