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Folsom Lake – Folsom Dam loop from Auburn-Conheim

Folsom Lake – Folsom Dam loop from Auburn-Conheim

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Folsom Lake – Folsom Dam loop from Auburn-Conheim

03:50

79.1km

890m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.13 km

American River Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

A little east parallel and between road and the the Shirland Canal Trail, Pioneer Express has excellent views into American River Canyon.

Tip by

9.91 km

Folsom South Canal

Highlight • River

Folsom South Canal is a waterway created by water from the American River that is diverted at the Nimbus Dam.

Tip by

22.1 km

Two loop trails on either side of the parking area, the North Trail Loop and the Interpretive Trail on the south side, explore the area along Miner's Ravine, which runs just northwest of the Trailhead.

Tip by

24.8 km

Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

Folsom Lake is a reservoir on the American River in the Sierra Nevada foothills and is part of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. The lake is popular for fishing, boating, water-skiing, and paddleboarding.

Tip by

26.9 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

31.7 km

Donald P. Hamlin Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, you can see three bridges that cross the American River. The Rainbow Bridge along Greenback Lane, the Folsom Historic Truss Bridge along the American River Bike Trail, and the bridge along Folsom Boulevard.

Tip by

33.5 km

Hinkle Creek Nature Area

Forest

53.9 km

Traylor Ranch Nature Reserve and Bird Sanctuary

Highlight • Natural

The Traylor Ranch Nature Reserve and Bird Sanctuary is a beautiful outdoor recreational area near Penryn, California. The 90-acre park includes a picnic area and trails with fascinating opportunities to watch diverse birds.

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54.8 km

Traylor Ranch Nature Reserve and Bird Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

Tip by

79.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

20.1 km

14.3 km

10.7 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.2 km

13.5 km

445 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Folsom Lake – Folsom Dam loop from Auburn-Conheim

American River Canyon

Folsom South Canal

Miner's Ravine Nature Reserve

Folsom Lake

Folsom Dam

Donald P. Hamlin Overlook

Traylor Ranch Nature Reserve and Bird Sanctuary

Traylor Ranch Nature Reserve and Bird Sanctuary

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