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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Historic District loop from Iron Point

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Historic District loop from Iron Point

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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Historic District loop from Iron Point

01:51

29.0km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.44 km for 53 m

After 26.9 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.72 km

American River Water Education Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The American River Water Education Center in Folsom is a free museum open to the public. There is a garden, informational displays, and some shaded picnic tables with a restroom.

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11.3 km

Folsom Dam

Highlight • Monument

Ride along the water level at the crest of the dam near the campground. This is at the closest point the lake comes to the trail.

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11.4 km

Beals Point at Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

Trailhead with parking on a peninsula jutting into the lake. Nice views from the waterfront trail on the point and the levees. Drinking water fountain, restroom.

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11.4 km

Beals Point Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Large campground with shade trees just across the dam and bike trail from the Folsom lake beach.

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14.7 km

Views of Folsom Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This is a beautiful path along Folsom Lake. Due to the wide water level fluctuations, you may, or may not, be lucky enough to access the sandy beach on the lake.

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15.5 km

West Beach of Folsom Lake

Highlight • Beach

Depending on the unfortunately fluctuating water level of the reservoir this can either be an enjoyable sandy beach, or a muddy mess.

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23.8 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautifully restored steel bridge is now part of the bike trail

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24.7 km

Folsom Historic District is a small area of town that is representative of some of the cultural history of Folsom, dating back to the 1850s. This spot has hundreds of businesses and tons of historical landmarks discussing gold prospectors, the Pony Express, and other notable notches on the city's timeline.

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29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

6.65 km

1.11 km

624 m

289 m

118 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

10.2 km

7.51 km

731 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Historic District loop from Iron Point

American River Water Education Center

Folsom Dam

Beals Point at Folsom Lake

Beals Point Campground

Views of Folsom Lake

West Beach of Folsom Lake

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Folsom Historic District

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