more stats
1,506 ft
Distance
-90 ft
Descent
00:01:19
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
7,915 ft
Altitude min
8,005 ft
Altitude max
8,005 ft
Altitude start
7,917 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
1,460 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:01:19
Avg time

Karpiel (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #39099 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53699 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,121 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,170 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

A technical double Black off of Vista.

Access Info

From the top of Vista the trailhead is next to Sticks & Stones.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 100 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 369 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Karpiel (Upper) Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2023 @ 4:04am
Jul 13, 2023
 Dawg why is the trail filled with moon dust. i could not see shit
Jul 9, 2023 @ 4:22am
Jul 9, 2023
Sep 22, 2022 @ 11:26am
Sep 22, 2022
Sep 18, 2022 @ 12:37am
Sep 18, 2022
 hella loose on the steep gnarly parts of the trail
Sep 3, 2022 @ 11:46am
Sep 3, 2022
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Status:
on Jul 13, 2023
Very Dry
Avg: 4.52 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Oct 31, 2018 @ 5:52pm
      Oct 31, 2018
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      19:57 | 259 | Jul 11, 2023 , Truckee
      OTB Karpiel
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      0:10 | | Jul 19, 2024 , Truckee
      2015 Karpiel DH Race Run
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      5:42 | 636 | Dec 5, 2015 , Truckee

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Trail Products

      4.8 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Karpiel (Upper) located?
      Karpiel (Upper) 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 39.24808, -120.12489.
      ▼ How hard is Karpiel (Upper)?
      Karpiel (Upper) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Karpiel (Upper)?
      The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,915 ft to 8,005 ft.
      ▼ How long is Karpiel (Upper)?
      Karpiel (Upper) is 1,506 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Karpiel (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Karpiel (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Karpiel (Upper)?
      Karpiel (Upper) is best visited during: Summer.
      ▼ How do I access Karpiel (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Karpiel (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Karpiel (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Karpiel (Upper). The trail is 1,506 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Karpiel (Upper)?
      Karpiel (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,252 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,030 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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