more stats
3,625 ft
Distance
-373 ft
Descent
00:02:56
Avg time
-375 ft
Altitude change
6,827 ft
Altitude min
7,203 ft
Altitude max
7,203 ft
Altitude start
6,827 ft
Altitude end
-10.3%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
3,432 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:02:56
Avg time

Phodogg Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31780 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108795 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #892 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #2,316 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump

Flowy trail with tabletop jumps and berms. Northstar removed the top half of this trail.

Access Info

Starts on the Frolick trail (road) right next to lower Sticks & Stones.

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumps

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 270 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 856 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Phodogg Trail Reports

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Jul 27, 2024 @ 11:11am
Jul 27, 2024
Jun 21, 2024 @ 4:45am
Jun 21, 2024
 Haven’t been watering
Sep 10, 2023 @ 2:37am
Sep 10, 2023
Aug 10, 2023 @ 4:30am
Aug 10, 2023
 One of the Daytona berms kinda loose now
Aug 4, 2023 @ 3:50am
Aug 4, 2023
 trails hella fast but tons of small braking bumps
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Status:
on Jul 27, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 4.47 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to phodogg trailhead (39.259320, -120.120620)
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      Jun 5, 2017 @ 9:00pm
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      Mar 6, 2017 @ 2:15pm
      Mar 6, 2017
      Views 2Jumps 2Drops 1

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      Northstar Bike Park: Phodogg (July 2026)
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      2:57 | 42 | Jul 26, 2026 , Truckee
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      8:54 | 107 | Aug 30, 2024 , Truckee
      Finishing the Day with Phodogg
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      2:24 | 258 | Jul 20, 2015 , Truckee
      Northstar day 1
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      2:33 | 238 | Jul 11, 2015 , Truckee

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      Trail Products

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      13 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Phodogg located?
      Phodogg 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 39.25932, -120.12062.
      ▼ How hard is Phodogg?
      Phodogg is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Phodogg?
      The trail has 373 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,827 ft to 7,203 ft.
      ▼ Is Phodogg a point to point trail?
      Yes, Phodogg is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Phodogg?
      Phodogg is 3,625 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Phodogg?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Phodogg. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Phodogg?
      Phodogg is best visited during: Summer.
      ▼ How do I access Phodogg? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Phodogg are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Phodogg?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Phodogg. The trail is 3,625 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Phodogg?
      Phodogg is a very popular trail. There have been 6,868 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,097 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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