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Sacramento County

Tower Bridge – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from 47th Avenue

Bike touring routes & trails

Sacramento County

Tower Bridge – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from 47th Avenue

Hard

4.9

(1559)

18,343

riders

Tower Bridge – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from 47th Avenue

09:01

156km

430m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 87.7 km for 214 m

After 92.0 km for 162 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

43.8 km

Tower Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The stunning bridge represents a rare use of the Streamline Moderne architectural style in a lift bridge. The Tower Bridge connects West Sacramento in Yolo County to the west with …

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2

59.2 km

Guy West Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Guy West Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle suspension bridge across the American River, linking the campus of California State University Sacramento with the neighboring Campus Commons development. It …

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3

69.1 km

Bridge over American River

Highlight • Bridge

A wide bike bridge and beautiful views of the river... hard to beat!

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4

82.2 km

Frank Cirill Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely place to sit and cool off with great views over the American River. Unpack your lunch and enjoy a seat on one of the picnic benches or under a shady tree.

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87.8 km

Lake Natoma

Lake

92.1 km

Miner's Woodlands

Forest

7

96.4 km

American River Water Education Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The American River Water Education Center in Folsom is a free museum open to the public. There is a garden, informational displays, and some shaded picnic tables with a restroom.

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8

98.0 km

Beals Point Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Large campground with shade trees just across the dam and bike trail from the Folsom lake beach.

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9

103 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautifully restored steel bridge is now part of the bike trail

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105 km

Folsom State Recreational Area Forest

Forest

11

116 km

Launch Ramp American River

Highlight • Bridge

The beauty of riding with sandals, just walk down the ramp into the river, dip your hat, and cool off.

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B

156 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

116 km

29.2 km

7.71 km

2.08 km

714 m

368 m

Surfaces

124 km

29.8 km

2.37 km

584 m

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