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The Zipper Mountain Bike Trail
Sparks, Nevada
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
4 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 4/14/08 by sierrabmw |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 2 miles | Global Rank: 1758 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 8 | Wishlist: 4 |
Directions:
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Description: From the parking spot at the base, ride up for 2 miles. By doing this, you'll get an idea of how the trails flows. The bottom half isn't too bad, the banks could be taller and there are a few bad rocks, but the second half is steep. It drops 500 ft in 1 mile and is filled with switchbacks that are barely wider than your bike. At the top, you'll see a giant sign and the Spanish Springs Canyon Singletrack Loop. If you go left from the sign, it is made from rocks. Literally the trail is made of rocks. We stopped about 1 mile out and turned around. To the right it is smoother, but we haven't ridden far enough to really know. Anyways, going down the zipper is where it really gets fun. You can make it all the way down to the bottom in less than 10 minutes, but just be careful with the switchbacks and the steep parts.
Description: From the parking spot at the base, ride up for 2 miles. By doing this, you'll get an idea of how the trails flows. The bottom half isn't too bad, the banks could be taller and there are a few bad rocks, but the second half is steep. It drops 500 ft in 1 mile and is filled with switchbacks that are barely wider than your bike. At the top, you'll see a giant sign and the Spanish Springs Canyon Singletrack Loop. If you go left from the sign, it is made from rocks. Literally the trail is made of rocks. We stopped about 1 mile out and turned around. To the right it is smoother, but we haven't ridden far enough to really know. Anyways, going down the zipper is where it really gets fun. You can make it all the way down to the bottom in less than 10 minutes, but just be careful with the switchbacks and the steep parts.
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NEARBY TRAILS
- Keystone Canyon in Reno (10 miles away)
- Steamboat Ditch To Hole In The Wall in Reno (13.7 miles away)
- Reno Truckee River Ride in Reno (14.2 miles away)
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by Jedmondo on February 3, 2010
Need to correct the directions above. Head north on Vista Blvd, not Sparks Blvd. Head all the way to Golden Eagle Regional Park. Head back to the interpretive trail where you can park. Start out on the trail towards your right and then right on a dirt trail that borders the BLM fence. When you hit the dirt road head left for about a 1/4 mile. When the road dips into a small wash, the trail should be on your right. It's a tough climb, but worth it for the views and the loop ride.
reviewed by Jedmondo on February 3, 2010
This is a great trail and is improving all the time. Several people are working on getting this trail approved by the BLM, which will allow trail improvements to be made. When you reach the top of the zipper, head right. Take the second fork to your left heading up a small canyon. When you hit the road, head right for about 50 yards then right again on the single track. This will take you up to Piute Pipeline road. Cross the road and continue on the single track to the top of the ridge. You'll cross Paiute Pipeline road again and head along the ridge back to the top of the zipper. The ridge section is very rocky and technical, but fun.
reviewed by glock35 on September 29, 2008
Fun, but challenging for an intermediate. Lots of steep climbs and the swithbacks are tight. Great workout and the ride down is awesome!
reviewed by TheAngryTomato on June 5, 2008
Trail rework. A fall-line section of the trail was rerouted. Still under construction, but much easier and safer to get up and down.
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