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3,051 ft
Distance
-451 ft
Descent
00:11:29
Avg time
-452 ft
Altitude change
2,093 ft
Altitude min
2,545 ft
Altitude max
2,545 ft
Altitude start
2,093 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade
-47.2%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
3,015 ft
Distance down
10 ft
Distance flat
00:11:29
Avg time
Zipper Details
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Riding AreaBeacon Hill
Spokane, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Wallride, Other
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Year Opened1994
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Land OwnerEvergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance
Built in the 1990's, The Zipper was the most technical trail on the hill. It had rock faces and drops all being ridden on fully rigid bikes. Over the years, the trail has changed a little but the overall theme and character is still reminiscent of the legendary trail it was when first built over 20 years ago. In the spring of 2016, a new entrance was built using a big rock face as an entrance feature re-igniting the popularity and use of the trail.
Access Info
From the towers, take a left on Pop Rocks just before the right that goes over a rock pile.
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There are high consequences on this trail, look before attempting all sections.
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Tim SchlosserBuilder
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to zipper-44711 trailhead
(47.692840, -117.335630)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zipper
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Where is Zipper located?
Zipper is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.69284, -117.33563.
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How hard is Zipper?
Zipper is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Zipper?
The trail has 451 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,093 ft to 2,545 ft.
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Is Zipper a point to point trail?
Yes, Zipper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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