more stats
5,013 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:07:36
Avg time
39 ft
Altitude change
7,024 ft
Altitude min
7,116 ft
Altitude max
7,024 ft
Altitude start
7,064 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
2,283 ft
Distance climb
1,752 ft
Distance down
781 ft
Distance flat
00:07:36
Avg time

Paddywack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #303605 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140380 in E-Biking
    • #126790 in Trail Running
    • #131586 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #9,782 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,223 in E-Biking
    • #6,262 in Trail Running
    • #7,400 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Creates a loop with Knick Knack, but just takes you around to the dirt road. Not used much for bikes

Tags

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 54 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Paddywack Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2024 @ 1:41pm
Sep 21, 2024
 Fun Trail. One of my favorites.
Sep 18, 2020 @ 9:49am
Sep 18, 2020
 really fun little XC trail with a few rollers! Climbed it as part of my pedal up the mountain
Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:24pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
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on Sep 21, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Paddywack located?
      Paddywack 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 39.2598, -120.10943.
      ▼ How hard is Paddywack?
      Paddywack is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Paddywack?
      Paddywack has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,024 ft to 7,116 ft.
      ▼ Is Paddywack a point to point trail?
      Paddywack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Paddywack?
      Paddywack is 5,013 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Paddywack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Paddywack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Paddywack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Paddywack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Paddywack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Paddywack. The trail is 5,013 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Paddywack?
      Paddywack is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 267 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 286 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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