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Beals Point at Folsom Lake – Folsom Dam loop from El Dorado Hills

Beals Point at Folsom Lake – Folsom Dam loop from El Dorado Hills

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Beals Point at Folsom Lake – Folsom Dam loop from El Dorado Hills

02:06

39.8km

540m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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After 39.6 km for 112 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.27 km

Bakerie & Latte Chateau Arme

Highlight • Cafe

Superb fresh baked goods

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14.8 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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19.2 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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19.3 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.

Tip by

36.1 km

You can come here from either Serrano via Mertola Drive to Ponta Delgado Court, or make the climb from Clarks Crossing up Buck's Creek Trail. It's a great spot for some nice shots, especially on a sunny day.

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39.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

12.7 km

2.91 km

622 m

534 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

3.45 km

1.15 km

825 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 18 August

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Beals Point at Folsom Lake – Folsom Dam loop from El Dorado Hills

Bakerie & Latte Chateau Arme

Folsom Lake

Beals Point at Folsom Lake

Folsom Dam

Top of Buck's Creek Trail

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