more stats
2,205 ft
Distance
-177 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
-178 ft
Altitude change
7,834 ft
Altitude min
8,012 ft
Altitude max
8,012 ft
Altitude start
7,835 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-18%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
2,064 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
Avg time

Sinuous Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69268 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49577 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,178 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,081 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

Flowy access to Flameout, Sticks and Karpiel. Incredibly easy trail, only rated a black because it leads you only to blacks.

Access Info

Right off of Vista, can't be missed.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 237 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Sinuous Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2023 @ 2:37am
Sep 10, 2023
Aug 4, 2023 @ 3:50am
Aug 4, 2023
 Braking bumps and loose rocks
Jul 31, 2023 @ 4:12am
Jul 31, 2023
 Braking bumps galore
Jul 1, 2022 @ 10:04am
Jul 1, 2022
Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:39pm
Jun 26, 2021
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Status:
on Sep 10, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sinuous located?
      Sinuous 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 39.24781, -120.12501.
      ▼ How hard is Sinuous?
      Sinuous is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sinuous?
      The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,834 ft to 8,012 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sinuous?
      Sinuous is 2,205 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sinuous?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sinuous. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sinuous?
      Sinuous is best visited during: Summer.
      ▼ How do I access Sinuous? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sinuous are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sinuous?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Sinuous. The trail is 2,205 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sinuous?
      Sinuous is a very popular trail. There have been 2,326 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,629 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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