The American River Bike Trail, in total, spans from Sacramento to Folsom Lake. It is a popular and straightforward 44-mile route. Riders should keep in mind that certain segments of …

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15.3 km

Views of Folsom Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This is a beautiful path along Folsom Lake. Due to the wide water level fluctuations, you may, or may not, be lucky enough to access the sandy beach on the lake.

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20.1 km

Granite Bay

Highlight • Beach

Granite Bay is a very popular spot on Folsom Lake. There are several miles of trails that run along the banks of the lake, along with parking, picnic areas and a beach.

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32.7 km

Beals Point at Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beals Point is a popular day use and camping area along Folsom Lake. There is parking, water and picnic areas, so it is a great place for a break to enjoy the great views of the lake.

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40.1 km

Mormon Island Saddle Dam

Highlight • Monument

44.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

14.9 km

4.73 km

4.21 km

2.80 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

8.39 km

7.80 km

7.14 km

4.00 km

343 m

Elevation

Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Nearby routes

Easy

4.9

Central Trail and Dotons Point loop — Folsom Lake

01:11h

13.6km

120m

Easy

4.9

Granite Bay loop via Jedi Trail — Folsom State Recreation Area

00:58h

11.5km

80m

Moderate

5.0

Intermediate Loop – Auburn State Recreation Area

02:33h

23.0km

790m

Hard

5.0

Stagecoach & Foresthill Divide Loop Trail — Auburn State Recreation Area

04:51h

50.1km

1,200m

Moderate

5.0

Beals Point loop — Folsom Lake

02:11h

38.7km

260m

Moderate

4.3

Confluence & Clementine Trail loop — Auburn State Recreation Area

01:04h

10.1km

310m

Easy

5.0

9 Mile Trail loop — Hidden Falls Park

01:26h

14.7km

280m

Easy

5.0

Olmstead Loop — Auburn State Recreation Area

01:12h

12.8km

200m

Easy

Beals Point via American River Bike Trail loop — Placer County

00:51h

11.8km

100m

Moderate

4.7

117

Foresthill Divide Loop loop from Cool

02:49h

28.1km

590m

Easy

5.0

Doton's Point – Granite Bay loop from Folsom Lake Estates

01:50h

24.1km

210m

Moderate

5.0

Granite Bay – Views of Folsom Lake loop from Folsom Lake Estates

02:07h

27.1km

250m

Views of Folsom Lake – Granite Bay loop from Folsom Lake Estates

American River Bike Trail