Carmichael is a community in California known for its blend of suburban living and extensive natural spaces, particularly along the American River. The region's landscape features serene river trails, mature oak trees, and diverse parklands, providing a setting for various outdoor pursuits. These natural features make Carmichael suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. Its proximity to the American River Parkway offers a significant natural corridor for active recreation.
84
Routes
4.3
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Average rating
1395
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4.7
(73)
434
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(5)
67
hikers
6.10km
01:40
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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79
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
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hikers
4.75km
02:02
410m
410m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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185
runners
7.01km
01:14
470m
470m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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94
runners
15.1km
01:46
300m
300m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
8.09km
00:53
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
13.8km
01:52
520m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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17
riders
36.4km
01:41
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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33.5km
01:27
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
33.0km
01:29
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
47.5km
02:13
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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14
riders
18.0km
01:31
300m
300m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
49.7km
03:45
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3
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39.0km
02:43
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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2
riders
46.5km
03:06
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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13
riders
31.7km
01:57
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
riders
15.9km
01:23
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
41.7km
02:34
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
22.9km
01:24
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
riders
51.0km
03:39
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4
riders
86.7km
06:28
1,430m
1,430m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3
riders
15.6km
01:11
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
22.4km
01:26
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Carmichael offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 10 routes with an average rating of 4.55 stars from more than 7,000 visitors.
Hiking trails are available in parks like Ancil Hoffman Park, which features paths along the American River. The American River Parkway also offers extensive multi-use trails. More details can be found in the Hiking around Carmichael guide.
Yes, Carmichael provides options for easy hikes suitable for various skill levels. Parks like Carmichael Park offer walking pathways for leisurely strolls. The Easy hikes around Carmichael guide lists suitable routes.
Carmichael is known for its cycling opportunities, particularly along the American River Parkway, which features the 32-mile (51.5 km) Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail. Guides for Road Cycling Routes around Carmichael and Cycling around Carmichael are available.
Yes, Carmichael offers trails for both mountain biking and gravel biking. Enthusiasts can explore routes designed for these sports. Refer to the MTB Trails around Carmichael and Gravel biking around Carmichael guides for specific routes.
Trails in Carmichael feature diverse natural landscapes, including the American River, tall oak trees, and varied parklands. Ancil Hoffman Park is known for its oak canopy and wildlife, while Jensen Botanical Gardens showcases seasonal blooms.
The American River Parkway offers extensive paved multi-use trails ideal for jogging, providing scenic waterside views. Ancil Hoffman Park also features serene walking trails suitable for joggers. The Running Trails around Carmichael guide provides detailed routes.
Carmichael is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 7,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from over 500 ratings.
Yes, Carmichael provides options for traffic-free cycling, particularly along the American River Parkway's multi-use trails. The Traffic-free bike rides around Carmichael guide highlights suitable routes for a safer cycling experience.
Komoot offers several guides for Carmichael, including those for Hiking, Running, Easy Hikes, Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, MTB Trails, and Gravel Biking.
For information regarding the community, the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce can be reached via their website. For general inquiries about Carmichael as a region, the Sacramento County administration and information line is available at (916) 875-5000.

