Beals Point Campground – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Historic Folsom

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Beals Point Campground – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Historic Folsom

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Beals Point Campground – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Historic Folsom

01:22

21.6km

230m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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376 m

Folsom Historic Downtown

Highlight • Historical Site

Folsom's Historic District has plenty to offer. There are farmers markets, an ice rink, bike trails, history museums, and more. Nestled right up along Lake Natoma, you could easily spend a few afternoons in this town alone.

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882 m

Folsom Powerhouse Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

7.88 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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9.45 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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14.7 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautifully restored steel bridge is now part of the bike trail

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16.2 km

Folsom State Recreational Area Forest

Highlight • Forest

Folsom State Recreational Area Forest is a state park that surround Folsom Lake. It is a popular spot for water sport, biking, and hiking. It is at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and has amazing views of the mountains.

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17.7 km

View of Lake Natoma

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Lake Natoma from the American River Bike Trail. The trail is paved and this section follows along the banks of the lake, so there are multiple spots that give you these amazing views.

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21.2 km

Folsom Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Folsom Historic District is a small area of town that is representative of some of the cultural history of Folsom, dating back to the 1850s. This spot has hundreds of …

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