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United States
California
Sacramento County
Citrus Heights

Frank Cirill Recreation Area – Lake Natoma loop from Sunrise + Kingswood

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
Sacramento County
Citrus Heights

Frank Cirill Recreation Area – Lake Natoma loop from Sunrise + Kingswood

Easy

4.6

(6455)

18,680

riders

Frank Cirill Recreation Area – Lake Natoma loop from Sunrise + Kingswood

01:46

29.2km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.52 km for 278 m

After 11.4 km for 237 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.16 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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2

9.66 km

The large hatchery at the south bank also provided a fish ladder to help the natural species climb over the manmade obstacles in the river to their spawning grounds.

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3

10.8 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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4

11.0 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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5

14.1 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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6

14.2 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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7

21.7 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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8

22.0 km

Fair Oaks Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Historic bridge now closed to vehicles, involves a short uphill ramp to go high across the river with great views of the steep cliffs with nesting birds. For a lower …

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29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

3.95 km

2.43 km

462 m

405 m

361 m

302 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

6.50 km

257 m

< 100 m

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