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1,506 ft
Distance
-90 ft
Descent
00:07:29
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
7,915 ft
Altitude min
8,005 ft
Altitude max
8,005 ft
Altitude start
7,917 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
1,460 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:07:29
Avg time
Karpiel (Upper) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaNorthstar at Tahoe Resort
Truckee, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (3 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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Physical RatingHard
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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 TrailDrop, Jump
A technical double Black off of Vista.
Access Info
From the top of Vista the trailhead is next to Sticks & Stones.
Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 273 rides
- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Directions to karpiel-upper trailhead
(39.248080, -120.124890)
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Jul 19, 2024 , Truckee
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Dec 5, 2015 , Truckee
Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Fabio Falls
Rock Garden - Vietnam Rock Garden
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karpiel (Upper)
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Where is Karpiel (Upper) located?
Karpiel (Upper) 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 39.24808, -120.12489.
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How hard is Karpiel (Upper)?
Karpiel (Upper) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Karpiel (Upper)?
The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,915 ft to 8,005 ft.
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How long is Karpiel (Upper)?
Karpiel (Upper) is 1,506 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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