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4,548 ft
Distance
243 ft
Climb
-149 ft
Descent
00:07:52
Avg time
93 ft
Altitude change
1,758 ft
Altitude min
1,921 ft
Altitude max
1,758 ft
Altitude start
1,851 ft
Altitude end
2.055%
Grade
-26.28%
Grade max
33.122%
Grade min
2,638 ft
Distance climb
1,502 ft
Distance down
408 ft
Distance flat
00:07:52
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Zonkers Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Pisgah
    Saranac Lake, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66932 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43222 in Trail Running
    • #109089 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Zonkers is a 4,548 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Saranac Lake New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 243 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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Zonkers Trail Reports

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Jul 6, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York)
Jul 6, 2026
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Jun 23, 2026 @ 11:11am (America/New_York)
Jun 23, 2026
Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:12pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Too wet & fragile for ridin -- expect Mt Pisgah to firm up in early May. Will update if it's sooner than that.
Apr 28, 2025 @ 6:11am
Apr 28, 2025
 Trails are hot-to-go. Please be mindful of spring conditions and turn around if you are leaving ruts.
Apr 17, 2025 @ 5:12pm
Apr 17, 2025
 Hol' up, these trails ain't ready for yas. The trails are still in the freeze-thaw cycle and are muddy at best. Please stay off them for the next...
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Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Routes with this trail

        18
        The Pure Cure
        2 miles • 304 ft • 4 •
        If you’re just here for the flow, this route is for you. How many laps do you have in you?
        34
        Tour De SL
        ★ 5.0 • 19 miles • 2,378 ft • 16 • Loop •
        All of the trails in SL, def give some miles.
        41
        Mt. Pisgah: Full Tour
        6 miles • 1,128 ft • 11 •
        This route will take you everywhere you want to be, and trust us, you’ll want to be there.
        4.0 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Zonkers

        ▼ Where is Zonkers located?
        Zonkers is located in Mount Pisgah, Saranac Lake, New York, United States. It is part of the Mount Pisgah trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.34615, -74.12581.
        ▼ How hard is Zonkers?
        Zonkers is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.055%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zonkers?
        Zonkers has 243 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 149 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,758 ft to 1,921 ft.
        ▼ Is Zonkers a point to point trail?
        Zonkers is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Zonkers?
        Zonkers is 4,548 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zonkers?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Zonkers. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zonkers?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zonkers are:
        • July (48 activities)
        • May (23 activities)
        • August (19 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Zonkers? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zonkers are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Zonkers?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Zonkers. The trail is 4,548 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Zonkers?
        Zonkers is a very popular trail. There have been 927 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 938 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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