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Bridge over American River – Frank Cirill Recreation Area loop from Sunrise

Bridge over American River – Frank Cirill Recreation Area loop from Sunrise

Easy

2.5

(11)

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Bridge over American River – Frank Cirill Recreation Area loop from Sunrise

01:15

30.8km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 83 m for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.61 km

Bridge over American River

Highlight • Bridge

A wide bike bridge and beautiful views of the river... hard to beat!

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8.66 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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10.8 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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19.1 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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21.5 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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21.9 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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23.5 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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24.0 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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30.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

3.04 km

465 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

2.45 km

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Bridge over American River – Frank Cirill Recreation Area loop from Sunrise

Bridge over American River

Harold Richey Memorial Bicycle Bridge

American River

Launch Ramp American River

Jedidiah Smith Memorial Trail (American River Bike Trail)

Frank Cirill Recreation Area

American River crossing - Hazel Ave Bridge Fish Hatchery View

Nimbus Dam

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