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Lake Natoma – Bridge over American River loop from Watt/I-80

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Lake Natoma – Bridge over American River loop from Watt/I-80

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Lake Natoma – Bridge over American River loop from Watt/I-80

04:28

77.9km

190m

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: March 18, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 20.8 km for 58 m

After 77.7 km for 249 m

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Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

Bannister Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a flat, paved trail that connects Bannister Park with the American River. It's hailed as being one of the more clean and scenic parks of Sacramento.

It's a …

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15.7 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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17.5 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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20.1 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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24.3 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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28.9 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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39.3 km

Bridge over American River

Highlight • Bridge

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

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48.9 km

The Guy West Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle suspension bridge across the American River, linking the campus of California State University Sacramento with the neighboring Campus Commons development. It …

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77.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.1 km

4.45 km

1.50 km

1.07 km

506 m

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.9 km

5.34 km

372 m

310 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Lake Natoma – Bridge over American River loop from Watt/I-80

Bannister Bike Trail

Frank Cirill Recreation Area

Sacramento State Aquatic Center

Lake Natoma

Nimbus Dam

Launch Ramp American River

Bridge over American River

Guy West Bridge

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