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4,137 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
00:08:48
Avg time
-101 ft
Altitude change
2,197 ft
Altitude min
2,297 ft
Altitude max
2,297 ft
Altitude start
2,198 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-19.3%
Grade max
6.4%
Grade min
719 ft
Distance climb
2,359 ft
Distance down
1,060 ft
Distance flat
00:08:48
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Zig Zag Zip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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  • Riding Area
    Las Vegas
    , Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56736 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #332119 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Cool little trail that makes a bunch of zig zags.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 17, 2026
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Zig Zag Zip Trail Reports

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Apr 14, 2025 @ 12:36pm
Apr 14, 2025
Dry and loose.
Mar 4, 2025 @ 10:33pm
Mar 4, 2025
ZigZagZip (I called it Washington Switchbacks) is still in great shape. Not as pristine as it was in 2014 to 2018 when I would sweep it clean...
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on Apr 14, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Zig Zag Zip

        Where is Zig Zag Zip located?
        Zig Zag Zip is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Las Vegas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.18196, -115.01141.
        How hard is Zig Zag Zip?
        Zig Zag Zip is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Zig Zag Zip?
        Zig Zag Zip has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,197 ft to 2,297 ft.
        Is Zig Zag Zip a point to point trail?
        Zig Zag Zip is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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