more stats
2,661 ft
Distance
-235 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
-235 ft
Altitude change
6,510 ft
Altitude min
6,744 ft
Altitude max
6,744 ft
Altitude start
6,509 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
2,648 ft
Distance down
13 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time

Mineshaft Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43139 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19831 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump

The main way down from mid mountain to the village. It has a bunch of fun jumps and wooden burms to ride. At the top Easy rider (a green) splits off to the left. Half way down Lift line (blue) heads off on the left and Woods (blue) to the right.

ADAPTIVE MTB INFO
Rating: aMTB1 - No Obstacles Exist
If linking with Liftline, fork left to stay on Mineshaft and access Liftline trailhead from fire road to avoid tight tree dilemma

Access Info

The entrance is right off of the road down the mountain.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 22 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 323 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,054 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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on Aug 23, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.17 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mineshaft trailhead (39.264920, -120.124180)

      Photos

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      Oct 26, 2016 @ 11:58am
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      Aug 12, 2016 @ 8:08pm
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      Oct 18, 2015 @ 6:23pm
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      Jun 1, 2015 @ 3:22pm
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      Videos

      18 more »
      youtuber Mineshaft | Liftline / Northstar Bike Park
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      3:09 | 153 | Aug 26, 2022 , Truckee
      Northstar Bike Park: Mineshaft (July 2026)
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      3:40 | 18 | Jul 26, 2026 , Truckee
      Northstar Bike Park Mineshaft + Liftline + 29...
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      62 | Jun 21, 2025 , Truckee
      youtuber Northstar MTB: Shredding Blue & Black...
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      8:54 | 150 | Aug 30, 2024 , Truckee
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      18 Ratings
      5 50%
      4 28%
      3 17%
      2 6%
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      1 Review & Comments

      David520s David520s
      Best way to end you day. Flowy berms and jumps then leads to 25jumps Park for a little jump line practice

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Mineshaft located?
      Mineshaft 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 39.26492, -120.12418.
      How hard is Mineshaft?
      Mineshaft is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.8%.
      What is the elevation gain for Mineshaft?
      The trail has 235 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,510 ft to 6,744 ft.
      Is Mineshaft a point to point trail?
      Mineshaft is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Mineshaft?
      Mineshaft is 2,661 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Mineshaft?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mineshaft. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Mineshaft?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mineshaft are:
      • July (209 activities)
      • August (166 activities)
      • September (150 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Mineshaft? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mineshaft are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Mineshaft?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Mineshaft. The trail is 2,661 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Mineshaft?
      Mineshaft is a very popular trail. There have been 8,036 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,596 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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