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5,089 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:09:53
Avg time
-116 ft
Altitude change
7,245 ft
Altitude min
7,387 ft
Altitude max
7,361 ft
Altitude start
7,244 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-12.8%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
879 ft
Distance climb
3,632 ft
Distance down
577 ft
Distance flat
00:09:53
Avg time

Service Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Ref Number
    #502
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Service Road is a 5,089 ft less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Truckee California. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 27 ft blue climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 29, 2024 @ 3:01am
Jul 29, 2024
 Rideable on bikes
Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:24pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Service Road

        ▼ Where is Service Road located?
        Service Road 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 39.26113, -120.13413.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Service Road?
        Service Road has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,245 ft to 7,387 ft.
        ▼ How long is Service Road?
        Service Road is 5,089 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Service Road?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Service Road. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Service Road?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Service Road are:
        • July (3 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Service Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Service Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Service Road?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Service Road. The trail is 5,089 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Service Road?
        Service Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 67 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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