more stats
1,542 ft
Distance
-192 ft
Descent
00:00:49
Avg time
-192 ft
Altitude change
7,254 ft
Altitude min
7,447 ft
Altitude max
7,447 ft
Altitude start
7,254 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade
-32.8%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
1,542 ft
Distance down
00:00:49
Avg time

Speed Control Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48661 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35006 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,439 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #768 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
    Drop, Jump

Flowy and short jump trail on Vista. Good to link trails like Karpiel and Phodogg.

Access Info

Entrance next to zone 3 entrance of Karpiel.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Speed Control Trail Reports

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Jun 21, 2024 @ 4:45am
Jun 21, 2024
There not watering it, so berms are really dry
Sep 10, 2023 @ 2:37am
Sep 10, 2023
Aug 10, 2023 @ 4:30am
Aug 10, 2023
Looser than most years, still variable tho
Jul 31, 2023 @ 4:12am
Jul 31, 2023
Jul 9, 2023 @ 4:22am
Jul 9, 2023
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Status:
on Jun 21, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 4.18 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to speed-control trailhead (39.255630, -120.123400)

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      Videos

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      0:14 | 81 | Oct 4, 2016 , Truckee
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Speed Control located?
      Speed Control 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 39.25563, -120.1234.
      ▼ How hard is Speed Control?
      Speed Control is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 12.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Speed Control?
      The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,254 ft to 7,447 ft.
      ▼ How long is Speed Control?
      Speed Control is 1,542 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Speed Control?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Speed Control. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Speed Control?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Speed Control are:
      • July (115 activities)
      • September (106 activities)
      • August (95 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Speed Control? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Speed Control are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Speed Control?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Speed Control. The trail is 1,542 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Speed Control?
      Speed Control is a very popular trail. There have been 5,689 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,675 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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