Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Historic Folsom

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Historic Folsom

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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Historic Folsom

01:49

28.2km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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

Train Station

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963 m

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This bridge was built in 1893 and became defunct in 1917. In 1930, the bridge was dismantled and moved to Walker, California, to serve traffic crossing the Klamath River. The …

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1.19 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautifully restored steel bridge is now part of the bike trail

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4.85 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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6.38 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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6.42 km

Beals Point Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Large campground with shade trees just across the dam and bike trail from the Folsom lake beach.

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6.50 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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7.78 km

West Beach of Folsom Lake

Highlight • Beach

Depending on the unfortunately fluctuating water level of the reservoir this can either be an enjoyable sandy beach, or a muddy mess.

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7.79 km

Views of Folsom Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This is a beautiful path along Folsom Lake. Due to the wide water level fluctuations, you may, or may not, be lucky enough to access the sandy beach on the lake.

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