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2,723 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-98 ft
Descent
00:02:20
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
7,819 ft
Altitude min
7,918 ft
Altitude max
7,918 ft
Altitude start
7,828 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
528 ft
Distance climb
1,923 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:02:20
Avg time

Booster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #112289 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4,053 in Mountain Biking · California
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Booster cuts across the face of the mountain from Zephyr Chair over to the Vista side of the mountain

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • 57 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Jul 9, 2023 @ 4:22am
Jul 9, 2023
Jun 20, 2021 @ 12:46pm
Jun 20, 2021
Sep 12, 2020 @ 9:31am
Sep 12, 2020
 Trail is open but everything else on the other side of the mountain is closed.
Jul 26, 2020 @ 11:19am
Jul 26, 2020
Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:24pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
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on Jul 9, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Booster located?
      Booster is located in Northstar at Tahoe Resort, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Northstar at Tahoe Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.25316, -120.13898.
      ▼ How hard is Booster?
      Booster is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Booster?
      Booster has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,819 ft to 7,918 ft.
      ▼ Is Booster a point to point trail?
      Yes, Booster is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Booster?
      Booster is 2,723 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Booster?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Booster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Booster?
      Booster is best visited during: summer.
      ▼ How do I access Booster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Booster are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Booster?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Booster. The trail is 2,723 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Booster?
      Booster is a moderately popular trail. There have been 566 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 627 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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