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Lake Natoma – View of Nimbus Dam loop from Hazel

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Sacramento County

Lake Natoma – View of Nimbus Dam loop from Hazel

Moderate

17

hikers

Lake Natoma – View of Nimbus Dam loop from Hazel

02:21

9.19km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.62 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.

Tip by

2

2.90 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.

Tip by

3

3.02 km

View of Nimbus Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nimbus Dam was built along the American River, and from this point, you get a good view of it. There’s a fish hatchery and a viewing area nearby, and the paved bike path runs right past it.

Tip by

4.48 km

Hullbeck Creek

Lake

B

9.19 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.18 km

3.03 km

Surfaces

6.18 km

1.83 km

1.01 km

183 m

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