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California
El Dorado County
El Dorado Hills

Folsom Dam – Folsom Lake loop from El Dorado Hills

Moderate

4.5

(3043)

18,420

riders

Folsom Dam – Folsom Lake loop from El Dorado Hills

02:37

50.1km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

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After 23.5 km for 267 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.9 km

Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

Folsom Lake is at the base of the beautiful Sierra foothills, the lake offers a variety of activities from hiking and camping to boating and water-skiing. Please note, there's not …

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2

14.7 km

The American River Water Education Center in Folsom is a free museum open to the public. There is a garden, informational displays, and some shaded picnic tables with a restroom.

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3

16.3 km

Folsom Dam

Highlight • Monument

Ride along the water level at the crest of the dam near the campground. This is at the closest point the lake comes to the trail.

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4

18.3 km

Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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5

23.6 km

Granite Bay

Highlight • Beach

Granite Bay is probably the most popular location along the shores of Folsom Lake. It includes a sandy beach and swimming opportunities in the summer, multiple picnic areas and many …

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6

37.6 km

Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

Folsom Lake is at the base of the beautiful Sierra foothills. The lake offers a variety of activities from hiking and camping to boating and water-skiing. Please note, there's not …

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7

45.6 km

High hill

Highlight • Summit

Good hill workout

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B

50.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

15.0 km

3.85 km

310 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.5 km

6.31 km

2.04 km

310 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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