more stats
2,326 ft
Distance
-121 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
6,525 ft
Altitude min
6,646 ft
Altitude max
6,646 ft
Altitude start
6,526 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
2,083 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:02:09
Avg time

Meander Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Northstar at Tahoe Resort
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98785 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90265 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Summer
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Easier and rarely ridden trail for intermediate riders, previously a part of the Woods trail.

Access Info

Can be accessed from Mineshaft.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 22.9 km average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 33.7 km avg distance
All
  • 186 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Meander Trail Reports

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Aug 13, 2023 @ 11:00pm
Aug 13, 2023
 dusty and blown out
Aug 7, 2020 @ 10:16am
Aug 7, 2020
Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:24pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
Sep 7, 2018 @ 3:57pm
Sep 7, 2018
 totally blown out where recent enduro race course used trail. deep silt, exposed rocks. took all the fast and flowy out of the trail.
Jun 23, 2018 @ 8:28am
Jun 23, 2018
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Status:
on Aug 13, 2023
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5:44 | 212 | Dec 4, 2012 , Truckee

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Meander located?
      Meander 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 39.26656, -120.12158.
      ▼ How hard is Meander?
      Meander is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meander?
      The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,525 ft to 6,646 ft.
      ▼ Is Meander a point to point trail?
      Yes, Meander is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Meander?
      Meander is 2,326 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meander?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Meander. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Meander?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Meander are:
      • July (32 activities)
      • September (31 activities)
      • August (24 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Meander? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meander are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Meander?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Meander. The trail is 2,326 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Meander?
      Meander is a very popular trail. There have been 1,282 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,343 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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