more stats
2,930 ft
Distance
-355 ft
Descent
00:02:10
Avg time
-355 ft
Altitude change
5,073 ft
Altitude min
5,427 ft
Altitude max
5,427 ft
Altitude start
5,072 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade
-38.6%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
2,904 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:02:10
Avg time

Zig Zag Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Schweitzer
    Sandpoint, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82726 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33537 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Zig Zag is a Black Diamond technical trail at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. This trail has lots of berms as well as a few drop and jumps in it.

Access Info

Zig Zag is a right turn off of Moffitt's Edge. Zig Zag eventually meets up with collector.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 183 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Aug 15, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (691)
close
  • Basemap  Map 
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
3D
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
Trailforks scans users activity logs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
  • > 96%
  • > 90%
  • > 80%
  • > 70%
  • > 50%
  • < 50%
  • bi-directional trail
  • no data
Trail Last Ridden
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
  • < 2 days
  • < 1 week
  • < 2 weeks
  • < 1 month
  • < 6 months
  • > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
  • Downhill Only
  • Downhill Primary
  • Both Directions
  • Uphill Primary
  • Uphill Only
  • One Direction
Contribute Details
Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail.
  • Description
  • Photos
  • Description & Photos
  • Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. Think of this as a heatmap, more activities = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
  • most popular
  • popular
  • less popular
  • not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
inches
US Cell Coverage
Legend
cell carrier legend

Radar Time
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data. ?
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data. ?
Winter Trails
Warning A routing network for winter maps does not exist. Selecting trails using the winter trails layer has been disabled.
Missing Trails
Most Popular
Least Popular
Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where users jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
BC Backroad Status

Service Road Atlas is a free to use, community-driven service for viewing and creating reports on the numerous back-country service roads around B.C. and Alberta.

map legend
Slope Aspect
Direction the slope faces
Flat N NE E SE S SW W NW
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
disable
Only show trails with no bike usage.
Enable
Suggested Layers
Based on selected activity type

    Save the current map location and zoom level as your default home location whenever this page is loaded.

    Save
        Directions to zig-zag-99587 trailhead (48.375210, -116.615710)
        View on Discover Map

        Photos

        No photos have been added for Zig Zag yet, add a photo.

        Videos

        2 more »
        Zig Zag - Schweitzer Bike Park Idaho
        mtb
        707 | Jan 4, 2018 , Sandpoint
        Zig Zag - Trail Preview
        mtb
        2:31 | 178 | Aug 7, 2020 , Sandpoint
        4.0 ★★★★★
        2 Ratings
        5 ★
        4 ★ 100%
        3 ★
        2 ★
        1 ★

        2 Reviews & Comments


        We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

        Create a FREE account to view trail comments and much more.

        Create a Free Account

        Nearby Trails

        Schweitzer

        • By smirusTF Pro SBBP & contributors
        • #99587 - 954 views

        Frequently Asked Questions About Zig Zag

        ▼ Where is Zig Zag located?
        Zig Zag is located in Schweitzer, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Schweitzer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.37521, -116.61571.
        ▼ How hard is Zig Zag?
        Zig Zag is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig Zag?
        The trail has 355 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,073 ft to 5,427 ft.
        ▼ Is Zig Zag a point to point trail?
        Yes, Zig Zag is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Zig Zag?
        Zig Zag is 2,930 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:
        • July (62 activities)
        • August (29 activities)
        • June (17 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 3 minutes to ride Zig Zag. The trail is 2,930 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 565 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 672 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

        Hit the Trail

        Open in App

        Get this trail on your phone instantly.
        open trail in app

        Download Trail

        Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
        save the trail

        Find Related Routes

        Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
        find routes for this trail

        You must enter a description before submitting.