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Bridge over American River – Lake Natoma loop from Sunrise

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Bridge over American River – Lake Natoma loop from Sunrise

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2.5

(23)

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Bridge over American River – Lake Natoma loop from Sunrise

02:47

47.4km

160m

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: July 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.2 km for 214 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.60 km

Bridge over American River

Highlight • Bridge

A wide bike bridge and beautiful views of the river... hard to beat!

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18.0 km

Launch Ramp American River

Highlight • Bridge

The beauty of riding with sandals, just walk down the ramp into the river, dip your hat, and cool off.

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20.7 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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24.2 km

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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26.3 km

Lake Natoma

Lake

28.4 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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37.4 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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40.1 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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40.3 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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47.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

1.40 km

480 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

15.0 km

371 m

297 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Bridge over American River – Lake Natoma loop from Sunrise

Bridge over American River

Launch Ramp American River

Frank Cirill Recreation Area

Jedediah Smith Bike Trail

View of Lake Natoma

Lake Natoma

Sacramento State Aquatic Center

Nimbus Dam

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