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Nimbus Dam – Lake Natoma loop from Mercy San Juan Medical Center

Nimbus Dam – Lake Natoma loop from Mercy San Juan Medical Center

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4.9

(8124)

14,945

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Nimbus Dam – Lake Natoma loop from Mercy San Juan Medical Center

01:31

36.5km

160m

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: March 24, 2026

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After 15.2 km for 62 m

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11.3 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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12.3 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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14.9 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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15.2 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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18.6 km

Lake Natoma

Highlight • Lake

Lake Natama was created by the Nimbus Dam that crosses over the American River. It's a great location for running as you can circle the entirety of the lake on …

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26.7 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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30.3 km

Bannister Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a flat, paved trail that connects Bannister Park with the American River. It's hailed as being one of the more clean and scenic parks of Sacramento.

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36.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

1.96 km

1.16 km

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

5.65 km

154 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Nimbus Dam – Lake Natoma loop from Mercy San Juan Medical Center

American River crossing - Hazel Ave Bridge Fish Hatchery View

Nimbus Dam

American River Auxiliary Trail turn-off

Lake Natoma

Lake Natoma

Jedidiah Smith Memorial Trail (American River Bike Trail)

Bannister Bike Trail

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