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1.5 miles
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:09:45
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
3,235 ft
Altitude min
3,268 ft
Altitude max
3,235 ft
Altitude start
3,261 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
4,439 ft
Distance climb
833 ft
Distance down
2,854 ft
Distance flat
00:09:45
Avg time

Zippin' Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vail Vortex
    Vail, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    AZ State Lands Department

Fast single track along South Camino Loma Alta Road in the Vail Pistol Hill Trail System. Connects parking on the east side of S. Camino Loma Alta & Garrigan's Gulch to parking at S. Camino Loma Alata & Via Rancho del Lago and a paved urban trail just slightly south. State Trust Land Permit: https://asld.secure.force.com/recreationalpermit/

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 140 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,237 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026 @ 12:41pm (America/Phoenix)
Jan 23, 2026
Dec 11, 2025 @ 3:14pm (America/Phoenix)
Dec 11, 2025
 Still in good shape:
May 17, 2025 @ 12:28pm
May 17, 2025
 In good shape, still fast and flowy.
Apr 26, 2025 @ 10:56am
Apr 26, 2025
 I’m good shape, fast and flowy.
Apr 22, 2023 @ 1:05am
Apr 22, 2023
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Zippin'

        ▼ Where is Zippin' located?
        Zippin' is located in Vail Vortex, Vail, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Vail Vortex trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.08279, -110.68725.
        ▼ How hard is Zippin'?
        Zippin' is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zippin'?
        Zippin' has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,235 ft to 3,268 ft.
        ▼ How long is Zippin'?
        Zippin' is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zippin'?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Zippin'. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zippin'?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zippin' are:
        • April (49 activities)
        • March (42 activities)
        • May (29 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Zippin'? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zippin' are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Zippin'?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Zippin'. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Zippin'?
        Zippin' is a very popular trail. There have been 4,094 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,128 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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