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Lake Ella – Waddle Ranch Dedication loop from Hirschdale

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
Nevada County
Truckee

Lake Ella – Waddle Ranch Dedication loop from Hirschdale

Moderate

2.7

(11)

66

riders

Lake Ella – Waddle Ranch Dedication loop from Hirschdale

01:48

20.4km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 16.0 km for 123 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.41 km

Lake Ella

Highlight • Lake

Lake Ella is located in the Waddle Ranch Preserve. The lake is a great place to view Waterfowl and if you're lucky a bald eagle.

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2

9.34 km

Waddle Ranch Dedication

Highlight • Monument

A commemorative plaque honoring the preservation of Waddle Ranch by the Truckee Donner Land Trust. Waddle Ranch is a great place to spot wildlife of all varieties and at the right time of year the wildflowers are incredible.

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9.84 km

Waddle Ranch Preserve

Nature Reserve

B

20.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

4.41 km

2.18 km

951 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

6.59 km

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Highest point (1,930 m)

Lowest point (1,790 m)

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