The Zipper

Sparks · Nevada

Cross Country

0.8 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

9 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Clear
85°
56°
92°
16 mph
Gust22 mph
5:54 AM
8:15 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

5% top-layer soil moisture58°F surface soil temperature

The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Tuesday

a high near 92°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 16 mph

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

The Zipper is a 0.8-mile cross country mountain bike trail near Sparks, Nevada. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 9 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Sparks rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Sparks.

Mountain Biking in Sparks

Sparks is one of the mountain biking hubs in Nevada, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use The Zipper as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Dirt

Technical Rating

Green Circle

Trail Marking

Well Marked

Trail Width

Very Narrow

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The Zipper FAQ

Where is The Zipper?

The Zipper is a mountain bike trail near Sparks, Nevada. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is The Zipper?

The Zipper is 0.8 miles long, rated green circle, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 9 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for The Zipper?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Tuesday because a high near 92°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 16 mph.

What other mountain bike trails are near The Zipper?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Sparks include Spanish Springs Singletrack, Spanish Springs Singletrack, Spanish Springs Singletrack, The Zipper, Jackrabbit Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is The Zipper?

Trail marking is listed as well marked.

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