more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
521 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:21:44
Avg time
478 ft
Altitude change
6,491 ft
Altitude min
6,981 ft
Altitude max
6,503 ft
Altitude start
6,982 ft
Altitude end
6.5%
Grade
-20.5%
Grade max
29.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
761 ft
Distance down
686 ft
Distance flat
00:21:44
Avg time

Deer Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #143574 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148283 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Summer
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Trail renamed Deer Path after being called Bill-E-Goat, and converted to downhill primary

Access Info

Access from the Village Run trail road off of the base of the Gondola.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 25 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 59 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Deer Path Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2020 @ 9:49am
Sep 18, 2020
 A few loose corners and sticks but overall pretty good shape
Aug 7, 2020 @ 10:16am
Aug 7, 2020
Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:24pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
Sep 8, 2018 @ 11:50am
Sep 8, 2018
 portion used for recent enduro race was blown out. deep silt and exposed rocks.
Jun 23, 2018 @ 8:29am
Jun 23, 2018
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on Sep 18, 2020
Dry
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

      3.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      DrHog DrHog
      I rode this trail both up and down while doing a no-lift Northstar day. It’s a nice climb if you want to skip the gondola and get some cardio in on the way to the lifts. Fun downhill—felt like a departure from the rest of the bike park.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deer Path located?
      Deer Path 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 39.26971, -120.11949.
      ▼ How hard is Deer Path?
      Deer Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deer Path?
      Deer Path has 521 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,491 ft to 6,981 ft.
      ▼ Is Deer Path a point to point trail?
      Deer Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Deer Path?
      Deer Path is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deer Path?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Deer Path. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Deer Path?
      Deer Path is best visited during: Summer.
      ▼ How do I access Deer Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deer Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Deer Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Deer Path. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Deer Path?
      Deer Path is a moderately popular trail. There have been 288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 372 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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