Big Dipper Loop

Truckee · California

0.4 mi

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Net Elevation

4 min

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Difficulty

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Weather outlook

Clear
47°
41°
60°
14 mph
Gust20 mph
6:40 AM
4:49 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

12% top-layer soil moisture29°F surface soil temperature

This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.

Forecast window

Thursday

a high near 57°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .

About This Trail

Big Dipper Loop is a 0.4-mile mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 4 min.

Mountain Biking in Truckee

Truckee is a Tahoe-area mountain biking hub with high-alpine singletrack, rocky forest descents, and classic routes around Donner Lake, Tahoe Donner, and the Tahoe National Forest. Use Big Dipper Loop as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Where is Big Dipper Loop?

Big Dipper Loop is a mountain bike trail near Truckee, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Big Dipper Loop?

Big Dipper Loop is 0.4 miles long, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 4 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Big Dipper Loop?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-11: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Big Dipper Loop?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Truckee include Donner Lake Rim Trail, Donner Lake Rim Trail, Hole in the Ground, Warren Lake Trail, Truckee View Point. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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