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1,457 ft
Distance
112 ft
Climb
00:03:52
Avg time
112 ft
Altitude change
528 ft
Altitude min
640 ft
Altitude max
528 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
7.7%
Grade
15.9%
Grade min
1,194 ft
Distance climb
246 ft
Distance flat
00:03:52
Avg time

Zig Zak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cannock Chase
    Rugeley
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3188 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3044 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

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Zig Zak is a 444 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Rugeley. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 34 m green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 12 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 207 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,100 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Very Dry
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        Directions to zig-zak trailhead (52.734410, -1.971390)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Zig Zak

        ▼ Where is Zig Zak located?
        Zig Zak is located in Cannock Chase, Rugeley, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cannock Chase trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.73441, -1.97139.
        ▼ How hard is Zig Zak?
        Zig Zak is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig Zak?
        Zig Zak has 112 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 528 ft to 640 ft.
        ▼ Is Zig Zak a point to point trail?
        Yes, Zig Zak is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Zig Zak?
        Zig Zak is 1,457 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zig Zak?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Zig Zak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zig Zak?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zig Zak are:
        • August (68 activities)
        • July (59 activities)
        • June (46 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Zig Zak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zig Zak are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Zig Zak?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Zig Zak. The trail is 1,457 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Zig Zak?
        Zig Zak is a very popular trail. There have been 14,596 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,844 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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