Folsom Dam – Folsom Lake loop from Roseville

Folsom Dam – Folsom Lake loop from Roseville

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Folsom Dam – Folsom Lake loop from Roseville

05:41

110km

1,540m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Brush Creek Ranch

Auburn State Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.5 km

Beals Point at Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

Trailhead with parking on a peninsula jutting into the lake. Nice views from the waterfront trail on the point and the levees. Drinking water fountain, restroom.

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13.6 km

Folsom Dam

Highlight • Monument

Ride along the water level at the crest of the dam near the campground. This is at the closest point the lake comes to the trail.

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17.9 km

Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

Folsom Lake is at the base of the beautiful Sierra foothills, the lake offers a variety of activities from hiking and camping to boating and water-skiing. Please note, there's not …

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18.6 km

Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

Folsom Lake is at the base of the beautiful Sierra foothills. The lake offers a variety of activities from hiking and camping to boating and water-skiing. Please note, there's not …

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72.2 km

American River Canyon Overlook Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Overlook Park offers a beautiful view of the canyon, restooms, a Skate Park, walking trails to access the canyon. The gates open at 7:30am each morning and close nightly: …

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72.4 km

American River Canyon Overlook Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loop road and start/end of a network of trails, including the Overlook Trail and the Western States Trail. Scenic views of the American River Canyon to the east and south

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73.1 km

American River Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

A little east parallel and between road and the the Shirland Canal Trail, Pioneer Express has excellent views into American River Canyon.

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106 km

Cosmos Sculpture, Roseville Sculpture Park

Highlight • Monument

Roseville Sculpture Park is just south of Miner's Ravine bike trail. The main attraction is the big red sculpture named "Cosmos," which was dedicated to the people of Roseville in …

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