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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Lake Natoma loop from Iron Point

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Lake Natoma loop from Iron Point

Hard

4.7

(5858)

12,928

riders

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Lake Natoma loop from Iron Point

03:16

49.9km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.3 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.15 km

Folsom Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

Folsom Historic District is a small area of town that is representative of some of the cultural history of Folsom, dating back to the 1850s. This spot has hundreds of …

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5.79 km

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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13.5 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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36.7 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautifully restored steel bridge is now part of the bike trail

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37.3 km

Miner's Woodlands

Forest

43.3 km

Aurora Forest

Forest

45.9 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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46.1 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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48.7 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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48.8 km

View of Nimbus Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nimbus Dam was built along the American River, and from this point, you get a good view of it. There’s a fish hatchery and a viewing area nearby, and the paved bike path runs right past it.

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49.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

13.5 km

6.16 km

1.80 km

1.12 km

118 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

14.4 km

11.9 km

5.00 km

2.03 km

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Folsom Historic District

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Views of Folsom Lake

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Nimbus Dam

Sacramento State Aquatic Center

Lake Natoma

View of Nimbus Dam

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