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1.2 miles
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-610 ft
Descent
00:03:37
Avg time
-589 ft
Altitude change
7,423 ft
Altitude min
8,012 ft
Altitude max
8,012 ft
Altitude start
7,425 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-29.8%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
282 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:03:37
Avg time

Flameout Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56114 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40773 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

Northstar's longest trail. Goes from the top of Vista to the base of the mountain. It can get pedally in parts.

Access Info

Can't be missed from the top of Vista

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 106 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 455 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Aug 23, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Boise)
Aug 23, 2026
 Very dry, but you knew that.
Aug 11, 2026 @ 5:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 11, 2026
Jul 27, 2024 @ 11:11am
Jul 27, 2024
Aug 10, 2023 @ 4:30am
Aug 10, 2023
 Loose
Aug 4, 2023 @ 3:50am
Aug 4, 2023
 Braking bumps are back but still flows good
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on Aug 23, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.94 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to flameout trailhead (39.247810, -120.125010)
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        4:29 | 241 | Sep 23, 2024 , Truckee
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        6:34 | 10 | Jul 26, 2026 , Truckee

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flameout

        ▼ Where is Flameout located?
        Flameout 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 39.24781, -120.12501.
        ▼ How hard is Flameout?
        Flameout is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flameout?
        Flameout has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 610 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,423 ft to 8,012 ft.
        ▼ How long is Flameout?
        Flameout is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flameout?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flameout. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flameout?
        Flameout is best visited during: Summer.
        ▼ How do I access Flameout? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flameout are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flameout?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Flameout. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Flameout?
        Flameout is a very popular trail. There have been 3,397 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,212 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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