American River Bicycle Trail
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Sacramento
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Duration
- 2-4 hours
- Opening Hours
- All day (trail)
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free
- Address
- Discovery Park, Garden Highway & Discovery Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95827。
- Coordinates
- 38.5985, -121.4734
Introduction
The American River Bicycle Trail is the Sacramento region's most popular multi-use recreational greenway, winding about 51km along the American River from downtown Discovery Park to Folsom Lake Dam. The trail is paved asphalt, closed to motor vehicles, and open only to cyclists, pedestrians, and skaters, one of the West Coast's most renowned long-distance cycling trails. It passes Old Sacramento, Discovery Park riverside wetlands, and Folsom Lake shore forest, with riverside wildlife, historic Gold Rush sites, and California agricultural landscapes along the way. The greenway connects multiple parks and picnic areas, a popular route for family weekend rides and long-distance training, rated by Bicycling Magazine as one of America's best urban bike trails.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of American River Bicycle Trail?
All day (trail)
How much is the admission for American River Bicycle Trail?
Adult: Free; Free
Any practical tips for visiting American River Bicycle Trail?
Multiple downtown shops rent bikes at USD 25-40/day, e-bikes are easier Beginners should do Discovery Park to Cal Expo 15km; advanced riders can reach Folsom Lake Dam
How long should I spend at American River Bicycle Trail?
A typical visit takes 2-4 hours.
