American River Bike Trail
American River Parkway, Sacramento County, CA
Point-to-point trail in American River Parkway, Sacramento County, CA. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 34.6 mi (55.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 663 ft (202 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 20 min
- High point
- 495 ft (151 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Bike repair station 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Nimbus Fish Hatchery Visitors Center 24 mi (38.7 km) from start
- Peak: Blisk Peak 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from start
- Peak: Nedbelle Peak 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 28.7 mi (46.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Eagle Scout Project 28.8 mi (46.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Visitor Center 29.8 mi (48 km) from start
- Waterfall: Leete Falls 29.9 mi (48.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Kinsey's Bridge 29.9 mi (48.2 km) from start
- Shelter 29.9 mi (48.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 29.9 mi (48.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 30.4 mi (49 km) from start
- Emergency phone 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Settler Homestead 30.9 mi (49.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Beals Point Campground 33.2 mi (53.4 km) from start
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Questions about American River Bike Trail
How long is American River Bike Trail?
American River Bike Trail is 34.6 mi (55.8 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 20 min. It climbs 663 ft (202 m) in total, up to a high point of 495 ft (151 m).
How hard is American River Bike Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for American River Bike Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on American River Bike Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 10.5 mi (16.9 km), 11.2 mi (18.1 km), 14.6 mi (23.5 km), 19.3 mi (31.1 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 1.3 mi (2.2 km), 5 mi (8 km), 10.5 mi (16.9 km).
Is American River Bike Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (54% under trees).
What can you do on American River Bike Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near American River Bike Trail?
V's Paradise Restaurant, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Practical Cycle Transportation Co., 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for American River Bike Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near American River Bike Trail
- American River Bike Trail Sacramento County · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- ADT - California - T - Seg 6 Sacramento County · Expert · 71 mi (114.3 km)
- River Walk Trail Sacramento County · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- R St Bridge Old Sacramento State Historic Park · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Bike Trail Old Sacramento State Historic Park · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Two Rivers Bike Trail American River Parkway · Easy · 3.7 mi (5.9 km)
- ADT - California - T - Seg 5 Folsom Lake State Recreation Area · Expert · 54.1 mi (87.1 km)
- Garden Highway Bike Trail Sacramento County · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
More hikes in American River Parkway
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