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1,054 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:12:30
Avg time
-104 ft
Altitude change
1,254 ft
Altitude min
1,358 ft
Altitude max
1,358 ft
Altitude start
1,254 ft
Altitude end
-9.853%
Grade
-52.35%
Grade max
5.772%
Grade min
139 ft
Distance climb
876 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:12:30
Avg time

Northstar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59922 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119925 in Trail Running
    • #80832 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #773 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #1,952 in Trail Running
    • #1,552 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Northstar is a highly rated 1,054 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Goodyear Arizona. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 10.8 km avg distance
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  • 339 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Northstar Trail Reports

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Feb 18, 2024 @ 11:12am
Feb 18, 2024
Really fun, top tier trail design with options for go-arounds on some of the bigger drops.
Feb 24, 2023 @ 7:14pm
Feb 24, 2023
Oct 30, 2020 @ 2:36pm
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Jan 1, 2020 @ 11:21am
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on Feb 18, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to northstar trailhead (33.317100, -112.458480)

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      Videos

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      F.I.N.S. Shooting Star - North Star. Goodyear,...
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      13:42 | 141 | Apr 22, 2022 , Goodyear
      Northstar to Kimurel's Hurl
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      3:44 | 208 | Mar 13, 2022 , Goodyear
      Fantasy Island North Single Track - Mountain...
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      8:10 | 878 | Apr 6, 2021 , Goodyear

      Routes with this trail

      15 miles • 1,341 ft • 44 • Point to Point •
      This is an segmented training plan with some short, entry level enduro laps with highlighted downhill...
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      3 ★ 8%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Rodnasty
      Good fun DH. Easy for beginners looking to ride a black trail at your own pace. I'd rate the trail a blue with some optional black lines like the 2 drops at the top.
      Aorr11 Aorr11
      Dope as always. Come in December to see the live Christmas tree on top.
      jimthecanoeist
      Now here's a downhill! One needs to ride up or push up via the red-marked Zig Zag. Once at the top, the highest point in the park, there was a Christmas tree with solar-charged lights. The best views too. Some black diamond alternates for going down to the west. When pushing a bike up a few gnarly spots on the way up, one can check out what line to use coming down. There are a couple of small drops but they can be bypassed. Likewise, several spots to get airborne if desired. The trail is narrow with a bit of exposure here and there. Fairly smooth, at least easy to roll over everything. As the end is approached, it's not over. Jens Star pass continues much as before and continues downhill options at Rusty Rake T-junction to opt for several more downhill continuations.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Northstar located?
      Northstar is located in Fantasy Island North Singletrack, Goodyear, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Fantasy Island North Singletrack trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.3171, -112.45848.
      ▼ How hard is Northstar?
      Northstar is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.853%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northstar?
      Northstar has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,254 ft to 1,358 ft.
      ▼ Is Northstar a point to point trail?
      Northstar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Northstar?
      Northstar is 1,054 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northstar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Northstar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Northstar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Northstar are:
      • December (16 activities)
      • January (15 activities)
      • February (15 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Northstar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northstar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Northstar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Northstar. The trail is 1,054 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Northstar?
      Northstar is a very popular trail. There have been 1,820 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,858 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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