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4.3 miles
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-624 ft
Descent
00:32:07
Avg time
-374 ft
Altitude change
9,564 ft
Altitude min
10,148 ft
Altitude max
9,938 ft
Altitude start
9,564 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-31.2%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,139 ft
Distance flat
00:32:07
Avg time

ZL Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Breckenridge
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81155 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137802 in Trail Running
    • #131855 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

ZL is a diverse and varied trail with alot of personality. It can be ridden in either direction due to the well constructed layout but it has it’s divided preferences. The Taylor Way Rd is often used to access the “top” of the western portion (at the buck n rail fence under the powerline), where an amazing machine built flow trail, complete with berms and tabletops/doubles that are sure to stoke the DH rider. The eastern portion from the buck n rail fence (riding east) travels on more traditional singletrack that winds above a private parcel and back down to Galena Gulch Rd and finally Summit Gulch Rd. If you ride the entire stretch west to east (as I often do as part of a much larger loop) keep an uphill eye when climbing the western segment, as gravity riders may not be aware of climbing riders due to limited sight lines and the amazing flow. Another high quality trail in Summit

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 185 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Apr 9, 2026 @ 1:12am (America/Denver)
Apr 9, 2026
 Largely dry, but LOTS of downed trees.
Aug 10, 2025 @ 12:46pm
Aug 10, 2025
 Tree across trail. Going west, it's at the beginning of the uphill switchbacks.
Jul 12, 2025 @ 9:42pm
Jul 12, 2025
 clear. dry, loose
Aug 12, 2024 @ 8:17am
Aug 12, 2024
Aug 7, 2024 @ 5:15am
Aug 7, 2024
 Two downed tress on the climb
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to zl trailhead (39.518850, -105.992950)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About ZL

        ▼ Where is ZL located?
        ZL is located in Breckenridge, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Breckenridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.51885, -105.99295.
        ▼ How hard is ZL?
        ZL is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for ZL?
        ZL has 250 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 624 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,564 ft to 10,148 ft.
        ▼ Is ZL a point to point trail?
        ZL is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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