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4,715 ft
Distance
-697 ft
Descent
00:15:43
Avg time
-698 ft
Altitude change
812 ft
Altitude min
1,509 ft
Altitude max
1,509 ft
Altitude start
810 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade
-47.6%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
4,386 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:15:43
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Rigs in Zen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (17 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #24415 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14979 in E-Biking
    • #163 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Rigs In Zen is an old school trail off the top of Debeck's hill. It flows downhill with a few short uphills to keep you in check. There are a few tricky section near the top, with the hardest feature on the trail being the first chute. There is a ride around to the left of it which can still be a little tricky. The next hardest features on the trail are near the end where you have a few hairpin turns down rooty sections.

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 54 rides
  • 53 miles avg distance
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  • 787 rides
  • Last: Jul 20, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026 @ 11:31am (America/Vancouver)
Jan 26, 2026
 Upper section running great. Recommend avoiding the lower corners and splitting off at adventure connector or side hustle to avoid significant...
Oct 16, 2025 @ 3:13pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 16, 2025
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Jul 20, 2025 @ 12:33pm
Jul 20, 2025
 Back to normal for this time of year. Dry and loose. The fire did not jump the trail. The hwy side has many burnt sections but the Alice lake...
Jul 18, 2025 @ 10:17am
Jul 18, 2025
 reporter RSTBC has reopened
Jun 10, 2025 @ 1:08pm
Jun 10, 2025
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        Directions to rigs-in-zen trailhead (49.774260, -123.129690)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rigs in Zen

        ▼ Where is Rigs in Zen located?
        Rigs in Zen is located in Alice Lake & Highlands, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Alice Lake & Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.77426, -123.12969.
        ▼ How hard is Rigs in Zen?
        Rigs in Zen is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rigs in Zen?
        The trail has 697 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 812 ft to 1,509 ft.
        ▼ How long is Rigs in Zen?
        Rigs in Zen is 4,715 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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