Zigzag Trail
This is not a difficult trail, but it is uphill almost the entire time as you hike switchbacks to reach the top of the hill. Follow the yellow blazes (hanging plastic strips).
Biking and dogs are allowed on this trail.
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- Distance
- 0.4 mi
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Type
- One-Way
- Est. Time
- 12 min
- Elev. Gain
- 170'
- Rating
- 0.0
- Added
- November 24, 2016
- Updated
- April 02, 2019
Weather Forecast
This Afternoon
High
77°F
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Tonight
Low
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High
79°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low
57°F
Mostly Clear
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High
80°F
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Monday Night
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57°F
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Tuesday
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83°F
Mostly Sunny
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63°F
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Wednesday
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87°F
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68°F
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Thursday
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79°F
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58°F
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Friday
High
76°F
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Friday Night
Low
56°F
Mostly Clear
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Total Change
175 ft.
53 m
53 m
Ascent
170 ft.
52 m
52 m
Descent
9 ft.
3 m
3 m
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Features
- Dogs
- Biking
Points of interest
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Parking
40.429758, -79.950172 -
Main Trailhead
40.42892, -79.949106
Safety information
For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.
Markers
Blaze Color
Yellow
e5e500
Availability
Fall
Surface type
Dirt
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