Frank Cirill Recreation Area – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Orangevale

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Frank Cirill Recreation Area – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Orangevale

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Frank Cirill Recreation Area – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Orangevale

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32.5km

200m

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: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.28 km

Jedediah Smith Bike Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Also the American River Bike Trail, this segment of the paved two-lane bike path runs under a tunnel of trees by the riverside. There are numerous gravel and singletrack connecting trails that you can use to explore Mississippi Bar.

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8.65 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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8.91 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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10.6 km

Frank Cirill Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely place to sit and cool off with great views over the American River. Unpack your lunch and enjoy a seat on one of the picnic benches or under a shady tree.

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18.2 km

View of Lake Natoma

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Lake Natoma from the American River Bike Trail. The trail is paved and this section follows along the banks of the lake, so there are multiple spots that give you these amazing views.

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19.6 km

Folsom State Recreational Area Forest

Highlight • Forest

Folsom State Recreational Area Forest is a state park that surround Folsom Lake. It is a popular spot for water sport, biking, and hiking. It is at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and has amazing views of the mountains.

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21.2 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautifully restored steel bridge is now part of the bike trail

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24.8 km

American River Water Education Center

Highlight • Rest Area

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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