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3,625 ft
Distance
-373 ft
Descent
00:02:47
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
00:02:47
Avg time
Phodogg Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaNorthstar at Tahoe Resort
Truckee, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonSummer
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, 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.
Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 13 rides
- 27 miles average
6 Months
- 51 rides
- 24 miles avg distance
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- 637 rides
- Last: Jul 4, 2026
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Directions to phodogg trailhead
(39.259320, -120.120620)
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Routes with this trail
★ 1.0 • 19 miles • 5,429 ft • 9 • Race •
EWS Northstar California 2019 Day 2
★ 4.5 • 19 miles • 5,429 ft • 9 • Race •
EWS Northstar California 2019 Day 2
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phodogg
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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.
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How hard is Phodogg?
Phodogg is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.3%.
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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.
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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.
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