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Lake Natoma – Nimbus Dam loop from Hampton

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Lake Natoma – Nimbus Dam loop from Hampton

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Lake Natoma – Nimbus Dam loop from Hampton

02:23

39.7km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.1 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.97 km

Humbug Willow Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It is the best trail system I’ve ridden. Beware though if rain storm, the trail underpasses will probably be flooded

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20.7 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.

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20.8 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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23.5 km

Sacramento State Aquatic Center

Highlight • Rest Area

If you're up for a day of fun on Lake Natoma, check out this aquatic center. They offer classes and equipment rentals for various watersports like sailing, rowing, paddling, windsurfing, …

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23.7 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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39.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.5 km

379 m

289 m

245 m

154 m

146 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

16.6 km

417 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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Lake Natoma – Nimbus Dam loop from Hampton

Humbug Willow Creek Trail

View of Nimbus Dam

Lake Natoma

Sacramento State Aquatic Center

Nimbus Dam

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