Frank Cirill Recreation Area – Lake Natoma loop from Del Campo High School

Frank Cirill Recreation Area – Lake Natoma loop from Del Campo High School

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Frank Cirill Recreation Area – Lake Natoma loop from Del Campo High School

01:09

27.5km

130m

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: August 10, 2026

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After 13.9 km for 62 m

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Bus stop

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9.12 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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9.13 km

Frank F. Cirilli Recreation Area – American River Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice stop along the American River Bike Trail, offering picnic tables on the levee.

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11.0 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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13.6 km

American River Auxiliary Trail turn-off

Highlight • Trail

From this spot, you can exit the paved American River Trail onto a shorter, packed-dirt trail that follows the same direction as the paved trail. Both trails are multi-use, so watch out for hikers.

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14.0 km

Lake Natoma

Highlight • Lake

Lake Natoma is a freshwater reservoir created by the Nimbus Dam. This is a particularly good spot to stop and catch a good photo opportunity with the clear waters of the lake behind you.

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16.6 km

The Sacramento State Aquatic Center is a cooperative operation of the Associated Students Inc. of California State University, Sacramento, the University Union of Sac State, California Division of Boating and …

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18.7 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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21.5 km