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Suggested Mountain Bike Trails
With over 100 miles of trails to mountain bike, riders can spend an entire day without riding the same trail twice! Here are a few trails recommended by our Mountain Bike Crew. View Northstar® Resort Mountain Bike Trail Map.
| Cross-Country Trail | Ability Level | Distance and Time* | Elevation Gain/Loss |
| Watson Lake Loop |   |
11.5 miles, 2.5 hours | Gain–450’ Loss–2450’ |
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From the top of Vista Express lift, take Crossover (508 road) for 1 mile to Tryumph (500 road). Follow Tryumph for 1.6 miles to the paved Fibreboard Freeway (100 road). Turn right and follow the paved Fibreboard Freeway for .2 miles to Watson Lake Road and turn left. Follow the Watson Lake Road, (114 road) for .7 of a mile and it will bring you to Watson Lake. After enjoying a rest at Watson Lake, backtrack Tryumph and Fibreboard Freeway paved intersection. Continue down the paved Fibreboard Freeway for 3.1 miles to the intersection with Tryumph (300 road) past the Sawmill Lake to the Sawmill trail which leads back to Big Springs. There are several trails that lead to the Village at Northstar™ from Big Springs.
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| Downhill Trail | Ability Level | Distance and Time* | Elevation Gain/Loss |
| Easy Rider |  |
1.8 miles | Loss 439’ |
| Easy Rider is Northstar Resort’s signature family trail. This all downhill trail meanders through a spectacular mountain setting working its way from the top of the Big Springs Gondola to the Village at Northstar™. Designed and constructed with families in mind, its smooth surface and gentle grade promises to be a hit with beginner and intermediate level riders. |
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| Coaster | |
1.8 miles | Loss–1000’ |
| From the Top of the Tahoe Zephyr Express head North on Coaster. Follow this fire road and the trail signs for approximately 1 mile. At the intersection of Coaster and Gypsy turn left onto Coaster and follow the single track down to the end. From here you have 2 options left or right on the Coaster fire road. Both are approximately .4 miles. Follow this road down until you have reached Big Springs. |
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*Distances and times are approximated.
Trail symbols describe the general degree of challenge of trails only within this resort. Trail designations do not apply to terrain features that may exist on a trail. Hiking terrain is designated by green circle, blue square or black diamond. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with all instructions and warnings to follow the Smart Ride tips for a safe ride in Mountain Bike Terrain at Northstar's Mountain Bike Park.
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