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1.6 miles
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-976 ft
Descent
00:08:01
Avg time
-962 ft
Altitude change
6,894 ft
Altitude min
7,856 ft
Altitude max
7,856 ft
Altitude start
6,893 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-41.9%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
420 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
630 ft
Distance flat
00:08:01
Avg time
Gypsy Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaNorthstar at Tahoe Resort
Truckee, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (4 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonSummer
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailA-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2013
New Gypsy was made during the 2013 season. It is now mostly wooden features with the occasional jump and some rocks. A very technical riding trail.
Access Info
Follow the signs on the Zephyr fire road. The trail is marked and starts on the right.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 20 rides
- 26 miles average
6 Months
- 37 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
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- 709 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to gypsy trailhead
(39.257070, -120.139600)
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Roller Coaster - Spooky Woods Roller Coaster
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gypsy
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Where is Gypsy located?
Gypsy 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 39.25707, -120.1396.
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How hard is Gypsy?
Gypsy is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Gypsy?
Gypsy has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 976 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,894 ft to 7,856 ft.
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How long is Gypsy?
Gypsy is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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