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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Folsom Powerplant

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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Folsom Powerplant

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Folsom Historic Truss Bridge – Folsom Historic Truss Bridge loop from Folsom Powerplant

01:03

15.8km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Camping Site

1

365 m

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.

Tip by

2

441 m

Beals Point Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

3

477 m

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.

Tip by

4

9.01 km

Folsom Powerhouse Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

5

9.41 km

Bridge & River Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this viewpoint, you get an up-close view of the Rainbow Bridge that spans over the American River. You also enjoy great views of the historic truss bridge. It's a perfect place to stop and take a break.

Tip by

6

9.56 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This bridge was built in 1893 and became defunct in 1917. In 1930, the bridge was dismantled and moved to Walker, California, to serve traffic crossing the Klamath River. The …

Tip by

7

9.78 km

Folsom Historic Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautifully restored steel bridge is now part of the bike trail

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8

13.4 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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B

15.8 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

771 m

700 m

374 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

1.11 km

842 m

358 m

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