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4,944 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-216 ft
Descent
00:04:44
Avg time
-205 ft
Altitude change
7,067 ft
Altitude min
7,282 ft
Altitude max
7,272 ft
Altitude start
7,067 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
1,227 ft
Distance climb
3,563 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:04:44
Avg time
Knick Knack Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNorthstar at Tahoe Resort
Truckee, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Multiuse trail that can be used to access the Resort Trails from Sawmill Flat
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6 Months
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- 97 rides
- Last: Jul 4, 2026
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Directions to knick-knack trailhead
(39.256810, -120.117870)
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Nearby Trails
- Phodogg 1,932 ft
- Snowshoe Trail 2,844 ft
- Service Road (speed Control/pho Dogg Connector) 3,199 ft
- Sawmill Flat/reservoir Road 3,428 ft
- Reservoir Road 3,428 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knick Knack
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Where is Knick Knack located?
Knick Knack 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 39.25681, -120.11787.
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How hard is Knick Knack?
Knick Knack is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Knick Knack?
Knick Knack has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 216 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,067 ft to 7,282 ft.
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Is Knick Knack a point to point trail?
Knick Knack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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