more stats
2,523 ft
Distance
-454 ft
Descent
00:04:21
Avg time
-454 ft
Altitude change
6,996 ft
Altitude min
7,450 ft
Altitude max
7,450 ft
Altitude start
6,998 ft
Altitude end
-18%
Grade
-40%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
2,428 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:04:21
Avg time

Dogbone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #94261 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118433 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,243 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,545 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Dogbone is a 2,523 ft moderately popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Truckee California. This mountain bike primary trail and has a extreme overall physical rating. It features drop, jump and rock garden. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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DropsJumpsRock gardens

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Dogbone Trail Reports

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on Jun 27, 2022
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Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dogbone trailhead (39.255630, -120.123400)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      youtuber Buckle Up for Nortstar's Dogbone Trail: Double...
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      2:17 | 418 | Oct 1, 2023 , Truckee
      DH #2 Pro/Cat1 Run 1 Ride Preview
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      2:48 | 226 | Jul 23, 2019 , Truckee
      Northstar  crash
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      6:07 | 466 | Jun 11, 2013 , Truckee
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      7:32 | 507 | Aug 31, 2010 , Truckee

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 1.0 • 19 miles • 5,429 ft • 9 • Race •
      EWS Northstar California 2019 Day 2
      ★ 4.5 • 19 miles • 5,429 ft • 9 • Race •
      EWS Northstar California 2019 Day 2
      3.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★ 25%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dogbone located?
      Dogbone 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 39.25563, -120.1234.
      ▼ How hard is Dogbone?
      Dogbone is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 18%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dogbone?
      The trail has 454 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,996 ft to 7,450 ft.
      ▼ How long is Dogbone?
      Dogbone is 2,523 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dogbone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dogbone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dogbone?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dogbone are:
      • September (19 activities)
      • August (18 activities)
      • July (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Dogbone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dogbone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dogbone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Dogbone. The trail is 2,523 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dogbone?
      Dogbone is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,211 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,339 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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