more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #186562 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84376 in E-Biking
    • #13207 in Trail Running
    • #268918 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Multiuse trail that can be used to access the Resort Trails from Sawmill Flat

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 101 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Knick Knack Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Jul 6, 2025 @ 10:23am
Jul 6, 2025
 Lots of debris on the trail. I know there is race on KK July 19. I hope they clear it. Paddy wack is much better.
Jul 30, 2023 @ 7:35am
Jul 30, 2023
Jun 17, 2020 @ 2:17pm
Jun 17, 2020
 Ride up Northstar to the rim trail to Watson Lake and return. Dry except for a couple of minor stream crossings. No snow.
Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:24pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
more »
Status:
on Jul 6, 2025
Ideal
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (916)
close
      Directions to knick-knack trailhead (39.256810, -120.117870)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Knick Knack yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Knick Knack yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      1294
      Markleeville to Downieville: Complete
      ★ 1.0 • 193 miles • 26,599 ft • 37 • Point to Point •
      Connecting two mining towns of the Eastern Sierra and Tahoe Basin with incredible singletrack and gravel...
      17
      NS XC Trails
      9 miles • 1,039 ft • 11 •
      Tahoe Trail to Woods to Knick Knack Paddywack
      25
      Tahoe Trail 100k 2025
      62 miles • 10,586 ft • 21 •
      2025 Tahoe Trail MTB - 100K - 3 Laps as of 4/29/25

      Trail Products

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Northstar at Tahoe Resort

      • By toddTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • #141949 - 1,205 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Knick Knack?
      Knick Knack is 4,944 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Knick Knack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Knick Knack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Knick Knack?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Knick Knack are:
      • July (32 activities)
      • August (12 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Knick Knack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Knick Knack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Knick Knack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Knick Knack. The trail is 4,944 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Knick Knack?
      Knick Knack is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 800 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 916 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.