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673 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
00:01:18
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
306 ft
Altitude min
328 ft
Altitude max
306 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
495 ft
Distance climb
115 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:01:18
Avg time
Zig Zag Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaColonie Town Park
Colonie, New York -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Zig Zag is a 673 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Colonie New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 13 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 56 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 1,006 rides
- Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Directions to zig-zag-177162 trailhead
(42.797330, -73.737770)
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Colonie Town Park Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zig Zag
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Where is Zig Zag located?
Zig Zag is located in Colonie Town Park, Colonie, New York, United States. It is part of the Colonie Town Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.79733, -73.73777.
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How hard is Zig Zag?
Zig Zag is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Zig Zag?
Zig Zag has 21 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 306 ft to 328 ft.
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Is Zig Zag a point to point trail?
Zig Zag is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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