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636 ft
Distance
-83 ft
Descent
00:01:11
Avg time
-83 ft
Altitude change
822 ft
Altitude min
905 ft
Altitude max
905 ft
Altitude start
823 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-29.5%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
636 ft
Distance down
00:01:11
Avg time

Zig-zag Alternate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Schenley Park
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125132 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114871 in Trail Running
    • #301192 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

Shorter than the Zig-zag trail, and just as fun. Due to fallen tree on Zig-zag in March 2020, this is the recommended route.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Zig-zag Alternate

        ▼ Where is Zig-zag Alternate located?
        Zig-zag Alternate is located in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Schenley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.43138, -79.94857.
        ▼ How hard is Zig-zag Alternate?
        Zig-zag Alternate is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig-zag Alternate?
        The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 822 ft to 905 ft.
        ▼ Is Zig-zag Alternate a point to point trail?
        Zig-zag Alternate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Zig-zag Alternate?
        Zig-zag Alternate is 636 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zig-zag Alternate?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Zig-zag Alternate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zig-zag Alternate?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zig-zag Alternate are:
        • January (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Zig-zag Alternate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zig-zag Alternate are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Zig-zag Alternate?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Zig-zag Alternate. The trail is 636 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 Alternate?
        Zig-zag Alternate is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 118 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 128 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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