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2.1 miles
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-1,081 ft
Descent
00:09:20
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
00:09:20
Avg time

Livewire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #20084 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2899 in E-Biking
    • #690 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #509 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #72 in E-Biking
    • #50 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Adaptive MTB
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, 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

source: The UNPavement
Access Info

Right off of Zephyr, you can't miss it

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
BermsBridgesDropsJumps

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 27 miles avg distance
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Livewire Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2026 @ 8:09pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 17, 2026
 New features for 2026
Sep 1, 2025 @ 9:47am
Sep 1, 2025
 Braking bumps
Jun 22, 2025 @ 10:27am
Jun 22, 2025
Jul 6, 2024 @ 3:48am
Jul 6, 2024
 Breaking bumps like no other
Jun 23, 2024 @ 9:59am
Jun 23, 2024
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on Aug 17, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.58 (25 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Sep 21, 2024 @ 8:09pm
      Sep 21, 2024
      Jumps 1Berms 1

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      4.7 ★★★★★
      25 Ratings
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      SuppleRhino415 SuppleRhino415
      Super fun jump trail. Definitely bigger jumps but everything is a tabletop. No gaps on this trail so if you’re trying to build up confidence in jumping, it’s a great trail.
      StriderRider420 StriderRider420
      Too many jumps on this trail. They need to clear cut a straight line from zone 3 down so I can maintain my speed better

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Livewire?
      Livewire is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.5%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Livewire?
      Livewire is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Livewire?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Livewire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Livewire?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Livewire are:
      • September (188 activities)
      • July (153 activities)
      • August (135 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Livewire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Livewire are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Livewire?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Livewire. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Livewire?
      Livewire is a very popular trail. There have been 9,180 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19,664 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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