Bannister Bike Trail – Bridge over American River loop from American River College

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Bannister Bike Trail – Bridge over American River loop from American River College

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Bannister Bike Trail – Bridge over American River loop from American River College

01:28

25.1km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.0 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.96 km

Bannister Bike Trail

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This is a flat, paved trail that connects Bannister Park with the American River. It's hailed as being one of the more clean and scenic parks of Sacramento.

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11.3 km

Steel Bridge Over the Sac River

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Amazing huge steel bridge ride over a fork in the Sac River

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13.1 km

Hagan Community Park

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At nearly 80 acres, Hagan Community Park is the largest park within Cordova Recreational Park District CRPD. It is also located adjacent to the American River Parkway, providing quick access …

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13.5 km

Hagan Community Park offers direct access to the American River Bike Trail, a 32-mile scenic route ideal for cycling, walking, and running. The park has ball fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a dog park.

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13.7 km

American River

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This paved trail winds between Old Sacramento and Folsom — 32 miles in all — linking you up with lots of parks along the way. Plus some gorgeous views of the river it more or less parallels!

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16.7 km

Bridge over American River

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

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16.8 km

Harold Richey Memorial Bicycle Bridge

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The Harold Richey Memorial Bicycle Bridge, named after county commissioner Harold M. Richey and dedicated to him in 1987, is popular with families and cyclists, especially on weekends. The bridge …

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