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American River Bike Trail – Nimbus Dam loop from Power Inn

American River Bike Trail – Nimbus Dam loop from Power Inn

Moderate

4.6

(5563)

19,120

riders

American River Bike Trail – Nimbus Dam loop from Power Inn

02:19

54.9km

110m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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After 9.45 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.01 km

American River Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The American River Bike Trail is also referred to as the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail and runs 32 miles from Folsom to Old Sacramento, paralleling the American River.

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9.48 km

William B. Pond

Highlight • Lake

William B. Pond is the name giving pond in the recreation area of the same name. It is located along the American River in Carmichael, California, and is mainly used …

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10.6 km

Harold Richey Memorial Bicycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Harold Richey Memorial Bicycle Bridge, named after county commissioner Harold M. Richey and dedicated to him in 1987, is popular with families and cyclists, especially on weekends. The bridge …

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12.8 km

American River

Highlight (Segment) • River

This paved trail winds between Old Sacramento and Folsom — 32 miles in all — linking you up with lots of parks along the way. Plus some gorgeous views of the river it more or less parallels!

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23.4 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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25.2 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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26.0 km

American River crossing - Hazel Ave Bridge Fish Hatchery View

Highlight • Bridge

Enjoy wonderful views down the mighty American River from this pedestrian and cycling path that runs alongside Hazel Avenue.

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34.4 km

Folsom South Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Folsom South Canal Trail is a paved trail 15.5 miles long. Its terminuses are at the American River Bike Trail at Gold Country Boulevard, Nimbus Road (Gold River), and Cosumnes …

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54.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

4.29 km

905 m

621 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

15.0 km

206 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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American River Bike Trail – Nimbus Dam loop from Power Inn

American River Bike Trail

William B. Pond

Harold Richey Memorial Bicycle Bridge

American River

Jedidiah Smith Memorial Trail (American River Bike Trail)

Nimbus Dam

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