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Folsom Dam – Folsom Historic District loop from Starfire

Folsom Dam – Folsom Historic District loop from Starfire

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Folsom Dam – Folsom Historic District loop from Starfire

03:10

71.2km

330m

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: June 3, 2026

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After 5.35 km for 231 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.3 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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19.5 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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27.9 km

Donald P. Hamlin Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, you can see three bridges that cross the American River. The Rainbow Bridge along Greenback Lane, the Folsom Historic Truss Bridge along the American River Bike Trail, and the bridge along Folsom Boulevard.

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33.3 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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37.4 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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42.5 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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48.4 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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52.8 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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71.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.0 km

2.41 km

393 m

231 m

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.9 km

13.7 km

345 m

342 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 20 July

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Folsom Dam – Folsom Historic District loop from Starfire

American River crossing - Hazel Ave Bridge Fish Hatchery View

American River Bike Trail - Lake Natoma West side

Donald P. Hamlin Overlook

Folsom Dam

Folsom Lake

Folsom Historic District

American River Auxiliary Trail turn-off

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