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
Overnight
Low
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High
84°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low
42°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
High
54°F
Chance Rain Showers
Sunday Night
Low
34°F
Chance Rain Showers then Widespread Frost
Monday
High
47°F
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low
29°F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High
64°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low
50°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday
High
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
Low
48°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
Thursday
High
78°F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low
54°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High
81°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Total Change
175'
Ascent
170'
Descent
9'
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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
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Availability
Fall
Surface type
Dirt
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