more stats
1,276 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
00:03:47
Avg time
71 ft
Altitude change
794 ft
Altitude min
865 ft
Altitude max
794 ft
Altitude start
866 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
1,161 ft
Distance climb
112 ft
Distance flat
00:03:47
Avg time

Zig Zag Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Northern Maine Community Trails
    Presque Isle, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #134955 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #361493 in Trail Running
    • #351429 in Hiking
    • #21475 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #657 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #3,100 in Trail Running
    • #3,126 in Hiking
    • #593 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Northern Maine Community Trails

rue to its name, this trail is a hard ascent or technical descent with steep pitches, hairpin turns and many roots. The Fort Fairfield Warming Hut can be accessed form this trail via Chris's Short Cut.

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Rooty

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Zig Zag Trail Trail Reports

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Apr 29, 2025 @ 7:50am
Apr 29, 2025
Closed down - Land up for sale
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Directions to zig-zag-trail trailhead (46.735370, -67.924810)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      FallsDownOnTrails
      Very smooth trail. Easy to navigate. Highly recommend starting at the West entrance. Tight turns, not as technical as expected. Rocks and roots are present but keeping momentum is very easy.
      Mgrant4432
      Recommend riding from west to east, nice windy downhill route.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zig Zag Trail located?
      Zig Zag Trail is located in Northern Maine Community Trails, Presque Isle, Maine, United States. It is part of the Northern Maine Community Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.73537, -67.92481.
      ▼ How hard is Zig Zag Trail?
      Zig Zag Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig Zag Trail?
      Zig Zag Trail has 71 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 794 ft to 865 ft.
      ▼ Is Zig Zag Trail a point to point trail?
      Zig Zag Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Zig Zag Trail?
      Zig Zag Trail is 1,276 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zig Zag Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Zig Zag Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Zig Zag Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zig Zag Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Zig Zag Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Zig Zag Trail. The trail is 1,276 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 Trail?
      Zig Zag Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 49 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 52 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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