The American River sits at the bottom of this dry, riparian canyon. The hills above the river offer sweeping vistas of the American as it snakes through the yellow and green grasses.

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#1.

Canal loop

71.3km

03:34

760m

This moderate 44.3-mile road cycling loop in Auburn State Recreation Area offers 2496 feet of elevation gain and American River Canyon views

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Moderate

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#2.

Folsom Dam – Folsom Lake loop from Roseville

110km

05:46

1,540m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Hard

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#3.

Old Town Auburn – Colfax loop from Auburn-Conheim

66.1km

03:24

1,110m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 360 m

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Location: Auburn, Placer County, California, United States

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American River Canyon

#1.

Canal loop

#2.

Folsom Dam – Folsom Lake loop from Roseville

#3.

Old Town Auburn – Colfax loop from Auburn-Conheim

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