Folsom Dam – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Folsom Lake College

Folsom Dam – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Folsom Lake College

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Folsom Dam – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Folsom Lake College

01:28

30.5km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.64 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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12.1 km

Beals Point at Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

Trailhead with parking on a peninsula jutting into the lake. Nice views from the waterfront trail on the point and the levees. Drinking water fountain, restroom.

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12.2 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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17.4 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautifully restored steel bridge is now part of the bike trail

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17.5 km

From this spot, you can see three bridges that cross the American River. The Rainbow Bridge along Greenback Lane, the Folsom Historic Truss Bridge along the American River Bike Trail, and the bridge along Folsom Boulevard.

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