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5,026 ft
Distance
-395 ft
Descent
00:05:15
Avg time
-395 ft
Altitude change
3,210 ft
Altitude min
3,606 ft
Altitude max
3,605 ft
Altitude start
3,209 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
4,570 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:05:15
Avg time

Ziggy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coutlee Plateau
    Merritt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57140 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17930 in E-Biking
    • #90410 in Trail Running
    • #297621 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,770 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,203 in E-Biking
    • #5,234 in Trail Running
    • #12,418 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

In the Spring and early Summer, you will get muddy. Cattle can also be a problem but this is fun, flowing single track.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 28 rides
  • 21.4 km avg distance
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  • 142 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Ziggy Trail Reports

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Jul 7, 2026 @ 1:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 7, 2026
May 12, 2026 @ 9:30am (America/Vancouver)
May 12, 2026
 in really good shape! maybe a bit dry but traction is still great.
Jul 31, 2024 @ 4:17am
Jul 31, 2024
 Dry with loose rocks and getting overgrown with Knapweed
Jul 5, 2024 @ 11:58am
Jul 5, 2024
 Getting overgrown, trail is in good shape, but vegetation makes it difficult to see ahead on the trail. Pretty easy to over cook some of the corners.
May 26, 2024 @ 5:59am
May 26, 2024
 Zig zag!
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on Jul 7, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.05 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      688 | Nov 7, 2016 , Merritt

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ziggy located?
      Ziggy is located in Coutlee Plateau, Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Coutlee Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.08696, -120.85486.
      ▼ How hard is Ziggy?
      Ziggy is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ziggy?
      The trail has 395 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,210 ft to 3,606 ft.
      ▼ Is Ziggy a point to point trail?
      Ziggy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ziggy?
      Ziggy is 5,026 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ziggy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ziggy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ziggy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ziggy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ziggy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Ziggy. The trail is 5,026 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ziggy?
      Ziggy is a very popular trail. There have been 566 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 556 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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