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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Dam loop from Sunrise

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Dam loop from Sunrise

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2.6

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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Dam loop from Sunrise

03:36

78.1km

490m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: July 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.10 km

Jedidiah Smith Memorial Trail (American River Bike Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Jedidiah Smith Memorial Trail, also known as the American River Bike Trail, is a 32-mile paved multi-use trail that runs from Discovery Park to Folsom Lake's Beal's Point. It parallels the American River and offers some awesome waterside views.

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10.3 km

American River Auxiliary Trail turn-off

Highlight • Trail

From this spot, you can exit the paved American River Trail onto a shorter, packed-dirt trail that follows the same direction as the paved trail. Both trails are multi-use, so watch out for hikers.

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16.7 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This bridge was built in 1893 and became defunct in 1917. In 1930, the bridge was dismantled and moved to Walker, California, to serve traffic crossing the Klamath River. The …

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21.7 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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23.7 km

Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

Folsom Lake is a reservoir on the American River in the Sierra Nevada foothills and is part of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. The lake is popular for fishing, boating, water-skiing, and paddleboarding.

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26.5 km

Miner's Ravine Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Two loop trails on either side of the parking area, the North Trail Loop and the Interpretive Trail on the south side, explore the area along Miner's Ravine, which runs just northwest of the Trailhead.

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63.2 km

American River Bike Trail - Lake Natoma West side

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

There is an option to follow the American River Bike trail along both sides of Lake Natoma. This western side has more park areas, while the east side passes closer …

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71.9 km

American River crossing - Hazel Ave Bridge Fish Hatchery View

Highlight • Bridge

Enjoy wonderful views down the mighty American River from this pedestrian and cycling path that runs alongside Hazel Avenue.

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78.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

16.6 km

12.0 km

2.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.0 km

20.5 km

644 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Dam loop from Sunrise

Jedidiah Smith Memorial Trail (American River Bike Trail)

American River Auxiliary Trail turn-off

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Folsom Dam

Folsom Lake

Miner's Ravine Nature Reserve

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