Lake Natoma – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Oak Avenue Whistlestop

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Lake Natoma – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Oak Avenue Whistlestop

Moderate

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Lake Natoma – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Oak Avenue Whistlestop

02:30

46.6km

220m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.61 km

Humbug Willow Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This creek trail is 15 miles in total and snakes through the city of Folsom. The trail preserves natural habitats and features many wildflowers and an array of wildlife.

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9.32 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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12.1 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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14.0 km

Frank F. Cirilli Recreation Area – American River Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice stop along the American River Bike Trail, offering picnic tables on the levee.

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33.9 km

Aurora Forest

Forest

34.7 km

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Highlight • Lake

This is a section of the large Folsom Lake State Recreation Area that surrounds the Lake Natoma and Folsom Lake areas of Sacramento. In this section, there are a network …

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37.0 km

Lake Natoma West Shore American River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The American River along this area is dammed up and widened to form the longitudinal Lake Natoma. The Trail follows on both sides. The Western side seems less used by …

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40.3 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautifully restored steel bridge is now part of the bike trail

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40.5 km

At this viewpoint, you get an up-close view of the Rainbow Bridge that spans over the American River. You also enjoy great views of the historic truss bridge. It's a perfect place to stop and take a break.

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