more stats
4,488 ft
Distance
-391 ft
Descent
00:04:13
Avg time
-391 ft
Altitude change
7,608 ft
Altitude min
7,999 ft
Altitude max
7,999 ft
Altitude start
7,608 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
0.5%
Grade min
4,157 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:04:13
Avg time

Playground Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #61329 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29898 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,907 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #658 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Pump Track

Seldom ridden trail on Vista with lots of berms and jumps, new trail improvements now connect the trail to Tryumph.

Access Info

Traverse the fire road on the Flameout side of Vista.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 227 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • 628 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Playground Trail Reports

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Aug 23, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Boise)
Aug 23, 2026
 Sections 3 and 4 are now open!
Jun 22, 2025 @ 10:27am
Jun 22, 2025
Jul 27, 2024 @ 11:11am
Jul 27, 2024
Aug 10, 2023 @ 4:30am
Aug 10, 2023
Jul 31, 2023 @ 4:12am
Jul 31, 2023
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Status:
on Aug 23, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to playground trailhead (39.247520, -120.126750)
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      youtuber Northstar MTB: Shredding Blue & Black...
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      8:54 | 168 | Aug 30, 2024 , Truckee
      Playground | Northstar Bike Park Blue Runs...
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      3:53 | 451 | Sep 28, 2020 , Truckee
      Northstar Bike Park - Playground Trail
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      0:45 | 293 | Aug 12, 2015 , Truckee

      Trail Products

      4.0 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 14%
      4 ★ 71%
      3 ★ 14%
      2 ★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Playground located?
      Playground 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 39.24752, -120.12675.
      ▼ How hard is Playground?
      Playground is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Playground?
      The trail has 391 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,608 ft to 7,999 ft.
      ▼ How long is Playground?
      Playground is 4,488 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Playground?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Playground. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Playground?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Playground are:
      • September (116 activities)
      • July (111 activities)
      • August (101 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Playground? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Playground are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Playground?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Playground. The trail is 4,488 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Playground?
      Playground is a very popular trail. There have been 3,711 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,676 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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