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Sacramento County

Gold River

Hiking loop from Fair Oaks

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Sacramento County

Gold River

Hiking loop from Fair Oaks

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Hiking loop from Fair Oaks

02:07

8.29km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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4.15 km

Fish ladder and Nimbus Fish Hatchery

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Nimbus Hatchery raises Chinook salmon and steelhead for release to the American River. The Nimbus Hatchery Visitor Center offers free fun and educational activities for children and adults of all …

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5.54 km

Jedidiah Smith Memorial Trail (American River Bike Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Jedidiah Smith Memorial Trail, also known as the American River Bike Trail, is a 32-mile paved multi-use trail that runs from Discovery Park to Folsom Lake's Beal's Point. It parallels the American River and offers some awesome waterside views.

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8.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.02 km

276 m

Surfaces

7.94 km

178 m

172 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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Fish ladder and Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Jedidiah Smith Memorial Trail (American River Bike Trail)

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