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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#1.

Folsom Lake loop

73.7km

03:39

1,120m

Cycle the difficult Folsom Lake loop, a 45.8-mile route with 3687 feet of climbing, offering stunning views of the lake and American River.

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#2.

Granite Bay loop

43.7km

02:10

440m

Cycle the moderate Granite Bay loop in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, a 27.1-mile road ride with lake views and oak woodlands.

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#3.

Lake Natoma and American River Trail Loop

37.6km

01:42

270m

This easy 23.4-mile road cycling loop around Lake Natoma and the American River offers scenic views and gentle terrain in Folsom Lake State

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Granite Bay, Placer County, California, United States

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Folsom Lake

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Folsom Lake loop

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Granite Bay loop

#3.

Lake Natoma and American River Trail Loop

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