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1,816 ft
Distance
190 ft
Climb
00:04:53
Avg time
191 ft
Altitude change
741 ft
Altitude min
933 ft
Altitude max
741 ft
Altitude start
933 ft
Altitude end
10.533%
Grade
2.557%
Grade max
35.22%
Grade min
1,816 ft
Distance climb
00:04:53
Avg time

Zig-zag Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Schenley Park
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #127360 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110094 in Trail Running
    • #334366 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

A quick downhill connector trail starting from the Bridle trail. There is also an alternate route that begins just to the north on the Bridle Trail.

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Oct 18, 2021 @ 10:33am
Oct 18, 2021
 Rubble pile at bottom of trail.
Jun 14, 2021 @ 11:23am
Jun 14, 2021
 Tree down at the end of trail. Difficult to pass
Apr 1, 2020 @ 1:14pm
Apr 1, 2020
 Halfway down main trail, a large tree has fallen. There is a shoddy foot path to get over one part, but you must duck under the tree at some...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Zig-zag Trail

        ▼ Where is Zig-zag Trail located?
        Zig-zag Trail is located in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Schenley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.42913, -79.94945.
        ▼ How hard is Zig-zag Trail?
        Zig-zag Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 10.533%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig-zag Trail?
        Zig-zag Trail has 190 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 741 ft to 933 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 1,816 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zig-zag Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zig-zag Trail are:
        • March (1 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
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        ▼ 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 6 minutes to ride Zig-zag Trail. The trail is 1,816 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 129 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 126 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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