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Waldo Lake – Waldo Lake loop from Gold Lake Bog Research Natural Area

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Oregon

Lane County

Waldo Lake – Waldo Lake loop from Gold Lake Bog Research Natural Area

Hard

2.5

(12)

riders

Waldo Lake – Waldo Lake loop from Gold Lake Bog Research Natural Area

03:55

42.4km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Waldo Lake Wilderness

Willamette National Forest

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Parking

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3.24 km

Betty Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nestled in a lush forest, a charming, small lake welcomes you with several inviting campsites along its serene shore. Anglers can anticipate encounters with Rainbow Trout, alongside other species like Cutthroat Trout, Triploid Brook Trout, and Triploid Rainbow Trout.

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20.2 km

Waldo Lake

Highlight • Lake

There is an awesome singletrack around Waldo Lake that gained the award "epic" by the International Mountainbike Association. It is a 20 miles singletrack adventure with an elevation gain of round about 1,000 feet – ideal for intermediate skilled riders.

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22.3 km

North Fork Middle Fork Willamette River

Highlight • River

There are surprisingly few good water sources on this loop. Water is available in the campgrounds. The headwaters of the Willamette River are also reliable, though you should use a filter.

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27.4 km

Waldo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Waldo Lake is one of the largest alpine lakes in Oregon and due to its elevation a year round destination for all sorts of outdoor adventures. Be aware though that …

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27.6 km

Waldo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Waldo Lake is one of the largest alpine lakes in Oregon and due to its elevation a year round destination for all sorts of outdoor adventures. Be aware though that …

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39.8 km

Betty Lake

Highlight • Lake

Just a short distance off of Waldo Road is the picturesque Betty Lake. Nestled amongst the pines, Betty Lake is one of many smaller lakes that surround Waldo Lake.

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42.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

8.22 km

1.69 km

Surfaces

32.5 km

8.91 km

1.00 km

Elevation

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