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SaveHidden among the trees in the majestic Martis Valley in North Lake Tahoe, Northstar California welcomes friends and families looking to get more out of their mountain getaway. We invite you to discover what makes our resort unforgettable, where a weekend together feels timeless, and you have the space you need to feel comfortable.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: Private Property
google parking directionsLinks
Files
- 2018_Map.jpg (564 KB)
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
49 trails
- E-Bike
41 trails
- Hike
13 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Snowshoe
0 trails
- Downhill Ski
79 trails
- Nordic Ski
18 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 5
- 14
- 11
- 7
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 13, 2020- Day Ticket
- $58 USD
- Uplift Type
- Chair Lift
- Season start
- May 25
- Season end
- Sep 30
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 145
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 49
- Trails E-Bike
- 41
- Trails Hike
- 13
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 79
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 18
- Total Distance
- 109 miles
- Total Descent
- 61,897 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,727 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,589 ft
- Reports
- 347
- Photos
- 534
- Ridden Counter
- 26,076
Articles
Video: Melamed, Gauvin, Lanthier Nadeau & Ostroski Take on America in Episode 5 of 'The Jank Files'
Sep 6, 2019 from pinkbike.com
The combination of moon dust and boulders at Northstar meant staying upright was a gamble on every stage.
Video: WynTV Post Race Interviews - EWS Northstar
Aug 28, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Wyn interviews the survivors of Gnar-Star
Video: Split Second Finish Puts Sam Hill in Sight of World Title
Aug 27, 2019 from pinkbike.com
5 Things We Learned at EWS Northstar
Aug 26, 2019 from pinkbike.com
As the action heated up in California, here are five things we noticed from behind the tape.
Popular Northstar California Resort Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tahoe XC | 30 miles | |
| 2021 Northstar Pro XC race | 7 miles | |
| EWS Northstar California DAY 1 race | 6 miles | |
| EWS Northstar California DAY 2 race | 19 miles | |
| EWS Northstar California DAY 2 race | 19 miles | |
| 2021 Northstar XC Cat 1/2/3 race | 5 miles | |
| 19 mile Northstar California Ride | popular ridelog | 19 miles |
| 20 mile Northstar California Ride | popular ridelog | 20 miles |
| 25 mile Northstar California Ride | popular ridelog | 25 miles |
| 6 mile Northstar California Downhill Ride | popular ridelog | 6 miles |
Photos of Northstar California Resort Mountain Bike
trail: Livewire
12 |
Jun 28, 2022 @ 10:19pm
Jun 28, 2022
trail: Livewire
24 |
Jun 11, 2022 @ 8:06pm
Jun 11, 2022
trail: Sticks & Stones
22 |
Jun 11, 2022 @ 8:06pm
Jun 11, 2022
trail: Tell No Tales
44 |
Mar 16, 2022 @ 5:17pm
Mar 16, 2022
trail: Gypsy
50 |
Oct 3, 2021 @ 10:54pm
Oct 3, 2021
trail: Boondocks
50 |
Oct 3, 2021 @ 10:49pm
Oct 3, 2021
trail: Speed Control
182 |
Dec 5, 2015 @ 8:25pm
Dec 5, 2015
trail: Speed Control
1,886 | | 4 comments
Feb 8, 2010 @ 6:06pm
Feb 8, 2010Videos of Northstar California Resort Mountain Bike
trail: Livewire
20 |
Nov 29, 2021
trail: Sticks & Stones
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Oct 6, 2021
trail: Livewire
15 |
Aug 25, 2021
trail: Livewire
97 |
Mar 11, 2021
trail: Livewire
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Jan 8, 2021
trail: Livewire
96 |
Oct 26, 2020
trail: Coaster
0:19 |
66 |
Sep 20, 2020
trail: Tell No Tales
0:08 |
215 |
Sep 19, 2020
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coaster | Jul 2, 2022 @ 9:44am Jul 2, 2022 | Very Dry | noblige | ||
| Livewire | Jul 2, 2022 @ 9:44am Jul 2, 2022 | Variable | noblige | ||
| Liftline | Jul 2, 2022 @ 9:44am Jul 2, 2022 | Dry | noblige | ||
| Flameout | Jul 1, 2022 @ 10:04am Jul 1, 2022 | Dry | Kidklayko | ||
| Woods Cutout | Jul 1, 2022 @ 10:04am Jul 1, 2022 | Dry | Kidklayko | ||
| Phodogg Connector | Jul 1, 2022 @ 10:04am Jul 1, 2022 | Dry | Kidklayko | ||
| Speed Control | Jul 1, 2022 @ 10:04am Jul 1, 2022 | Ideal | Kidklayko | ||
| Mineshaft | Jul 1, 2022 @ 10:04am Jul 1, 2022 | Variable | Kidklayko | ||
| Karpiel | Jul 1, 2022 @ 10:04am Jul 1, 2022 | Very Dry | Kidklayko | ||
| Gypsy | Jul 1, 2022 @ 10:04am Jul 1, 2022 | Dry | Kidklayko |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Raholmes | ridden | trail | Sticks & Stones and 1 more | Jul 5, 2022 @ 5:22am 22 hours |
 | noblige | add | report | Coaster and 2 more | Jul 2, 2022 @ 5:14pm Jul 2, 2022 |
 | Kidklayko | add | report | Flameout and 12 more | Jul 1, 2022 @ 5:14pm Jul 1, 2022 |
| AZdirtlover | ridden | trail | The Woods | Jun 30, 2022 @ 12:18pm Jun 30, 2022 |
| Cad003 | wishlist | route | Tahoe XC | Jun 29, 2022 @ 4:11pm Jun 29, 2022 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Really fun and challenging tech trail. It... | Jun 11, 2022 @ 10:42pm Jun 11, 2022 | ||
| report | One of the best trails for a warm up | Dec 10, 2021 @ 4:41pm Dec 10, 2021 | ||
| trail | Gnarly | Aug 2, 2021 @ 10:15pm Aug 2, 2021 | ||
 | trail | This is really fun! Feels pretty challenging... | Jul 8, 2021 @ 8:08pm Jul 8, 2021 | ||
| trail | Most pedally black diamond at Northstar for... | Aug 8, 2020 @ 3:29pm Aug 8, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Watson | 8 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 3.1 km |
| Sawtooth | 13 | 19 | 8 | 3.5 km | |
| Waddle Ranch | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3.5 km | |
| Carnelian Bay | 2 | 4 | 3.7 km | ||
| Tahoe Cross Country | 24 | 13 | 1 | 4.6 km |
Local Badges
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2Six Jump Park | skill park | Truckee |
Local Products
Pinkbike Articles
Sep 5, 2019
Video: Melamed, Gauvin, Lanthier Nadeau & Ostroski Take on America in Episode 5 of 'The Jank Files'
The combination of moon dust and boulders at Northstar meant staying upright was a gamble on every stage.
Aug 28, 2019
Video: WynTV Post Race Interviews - EWS Northstar
Wyn interviews the survivors of Gnar-Star
Video: Split Second Finish Puts Sam Hill in Sight of World Title Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 49 | 50 miles | 18,255 ft | 35 miles | 2,713 ft | #314 | #151 | 534 | 343 | 6 | 7,789 | |
| E-Bike | 41 | 42 miles | 15,472 ft | 31 miles | 2,201 ft | #94 | #29 | 341 | 129 | |||
| Hike | 13 | 20 miles | 4,167 ft | 12 miles | 2,408 ft | #4,740 | #2,253 | 308 | 49 | |||
| Trail Running | 10 | 12 miles | 2,592 ft | 8 miles | 1,847 ft | #6,070 | #2,788 | 308 | 45 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 79 | 45 miles | 41,870 ft | 43 miles | 2,215 ft | #112 | 4 | 1,031 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 18 | 14 miles | 1,631 ft | 6 miles | 751 ft | #878 | 4 | 51 |
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