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2.1 miles
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-1,081 ft
Descent
00:07:53
Avg time
-1,074 ft
Altitude change
6,828 ft
Altitude min
7,902 ft
Altitude max
7,902 ft
Altitude start
6,827 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-35%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
272 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
817 ft
Distance flat
00:07:53
Avg time
Livewire Details
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Riding AreaNorthstar at Tahoe Resort
Truckee, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (3 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, Adaptive MTB
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonSummer
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
Northstar's signature jump trail.
ADAPTIVE MTB INFO
Rating: aMTB1 - No Obstacles Exist - Expert Only
This is a fast DH trail with features, including off-camber berms
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Access Info
Right off of Zephyr, you can't miss it
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(39.254450, -120.139410)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Livewire
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Where is Livewire located?
Livewire 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 39.25445, -120.13941.
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How hard is Livewire?
Livewire is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Livewire?
Livewire has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,081 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,828 ft to 7,902 ft.
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How long is Livewire?
Livewire is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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