more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
-697 ft
Descent
00:08:14
Avg time
-697 ft
Altitude change
7,877 ft
Altitude min
8,574 ft
Altitude max
8,574 ft
Altitude start
7,877 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-58.6%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:08:14
Avg time

Mt. Pluto Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 10 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-September
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Acess road from the top of Mt. Pluto.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
All
  • 13 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Mt. Pluto Trail Trail Reports

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Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:24pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt. Pluto Trail located?
      Mt. Pluto Trail 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 39.241, -120.13847.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt. Pluto Trail?
      The trail has 697 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,877 ft to 8,574 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt. Pluto Trail a point to point trail?
      Mt. Pluto Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Mt. Pluto Trail?
      Mt. Pluto Trail is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt. Pluto Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt. Pluto Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mt. Pluto Trail?
      Mt. Pluto Trail is best visited during: May-September.
      ▼ How do I access Mt. Pluto Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt. Pluto Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt. Pluto Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Mt. Pluto Trail. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt. Pluto Trail?
      Mt. Pluto Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 33 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 41 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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