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Lake Natoma – Nimbus Dam loop from Historic Folsom

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Lake Natoma – Nimbus Dam loop from Historic Folsom

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Lake Natoma – Nimbus Dam loop from Historic Folsom

01:44

30.4km

100m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 366 m for 6 m

After 491 m for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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431 m

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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2.70 km

Lake Natoma

Highlight • Lake

Lake Natama was created by the Nimbus Dam that crosses over the American River. It's a great location for running as you can circle the entirety of the lake on …

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4.35 km

Hullbeck Creek

Lake

6.18 km

Lake Natoma

Highlight • Lake

Lake Natoma is a freshwater reservoir created by the Nimbus Dam. This is a particularly good spot to stop and catch a good photo opportunity with the clear waters of the lake behind you.

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8.97 km

Nimbus Dam

Highlight • Structure

Nimbus Dam is a hydroelectric dam located along the American River in Sacramento. It's 87 feet tall and spans 1,093 feet wide and creates Lake Natoma reservoir.

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10.5 km

Frank F. Cirilli Recreation Area – American River Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice stop along the American River Bike Trail, offering picnic tables on the levee.

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10.5 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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30.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

5.66 km

524 m

210 m

195 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

4.36 km

1.85 km

1.30 km

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

28°C

16°C

13 %

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Lake Natoma – Nimbus Dam loop from Historic Folsom

Folsom Historic District

Lake Natoma

Lake Natoma

Nimbus Dam

Frank F. Cirilli Recreation Area – American River Overlook

Jedidiah Smith Memorial Trail (American River Bike Trail)

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