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American River Canyon – Folsom South Canal loop from Penryn

American River Canyon – Folsom South Canal loop from Penryn

Hard

4.9

(3294)

11,106

riders

American River Canyon – Folsom South Canal loop from Penryn

02:52

51.1km

970m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Auburn State Recreation Area

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Parking

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13.0 km

American River Canyon Overlook Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Overlook Park offers a beautiful view of the canyon, restooms, a Skate Park, walking trails to access the canyon. The gates open at 7:30am each morning and close nightly:
November - February 5:00pm
March - May 7:30pm
June - August 8:30pm
September - October 7:00pm

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14.0 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.

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15.4 km

Bernhard House & Wine Cellar museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Winery cellar founded 1871 making it the oldest surviving building in Auburn.

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15.9 km

Old Town Auburn

Highlight • Historical Site

Auburn's downtown preserved some of its 19th century Western town architecture and flair. After its initial boom during the gold mining period it maintained its seat of courts and benefits from its location at the Sierra Nevada foothills as one of the gateways to a pass across the mountain range. Established in 1849, Auburn that has shops, monuments, museum, restaurants, and more all within walking distance, and hosts several well-known outdoor events.

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34.5 km

Gold Rush Museum in the Historic Train Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

Giant sculpture of a gold digger pushing his cart in the square in front of the historic train station, now housing the Folsom Gold Rush Museum.

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35.3 km

Endurance Capital of the World, Auburn Triathlon Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Here, the city of Auburn boasts itself as the endurance capital of the world. They made their claim to fame for several reasons. There are tons of accessible trails and diverse landscapes. They host events like the Western States Endurance Run and the Tevis Cup. Auburn also has a strong culture around outdoor recreation and endurance activities.

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