Review Date
August 9, 2007

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 1 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 1 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Bokchoicowboy ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I ride the section between Hazel and Old Folsom. The dirt trails on the side of the lake that paralells Folsom Blvd are multi-use trails: legal for mountain bikes. If you go to the other side of the lake you are on equestrian/hiker ONLY trails and deserve a ticket.

This is a very easy trail set, appropriate to take your kid to show them the wonders of singletrack. There are a few sprint-climbs, but nothing of a long nature. Another advantage of this trail is the paved bike trail the dirt track paralells. If you or your kid get tired of the dirt you can hop on the pavement for a smooth no-brain ride.

The trail runs through some open areas that can get quite sunny, hot, and dusty, but it also runs into some wooded areas which offer some welcoming shade.

Watch out for the horse droppings that show up ever so often. Practice your bunny-hops.

Almost the whole route overlooks the water, so even on a hot day it seems a bit cooler with the wet view.

Recommended Route:
I start at the lot next to the Sac State Aquatic Center at Nimbus Flat (no parking cost, but fills up quickly on busy days). I ride a mix of on/off road up to Old Folsom. Near the trailhead after crossing under the new Folsom Blvd bridge I stop in at the bikeshop to windowshop, then sometimes grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants. I then repeat the ride in the other direction back to Nimbus Flat.

Review Date
June 20, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 3.00 votes

Reviewed by: LandSpeed ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I ride road and MTB... so as far as road riding goes, this is a great place to do it and there's lots of ways to use this trail as a connector to other rides (such as getting off at Folsom-Auburn to ride up towards Sierra College/Auburn/Wherever, or riding from Discovery Park to the airport or even Davis). People who complain about others breaking the 15 mph speedlimit are either 1. Old 2. Women 3. Old Women. The real problem causers are families/1. 2. and 3. listed above walking on it or riding on it going frigging 5 mph in BOTH LANES not paying attention to cyclists around them. I do also MTB the offroad sections, and have been able to get my MTB fix without driving to Auburn or Folsom. These off road sections are relatively nice, and while I wouldn't make it a travel destination, are still fun to do every once in a while.

Recommended Route:
Just poach it. The horse signs are not enforced as well as they could be. It's the way it should be... MTBers are the only ones doing any real kind of upkeep, since we keep the weeds down, keep the dirt clear, and scare off the rattlesnakes. Just watch out for sections you might have to hop off on.

Review Date
June 5, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 1 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 1 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Chilly Cheese Dogg ,  Downhiller

Summary:
its fun i ride it like ever day with some fiends

Recommended Route:
follow the trail its ezy as that

Review Date
April 27, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

Reviewed by: ezradoga ,  Racer

Summary:
I ride the American River Bike trail 3 days a week to commute to work (40 miles round trip). I also ride my HORSE on the American River Bike trail at least once a month as it is the ONLY place in Sacramento for horseback riding. Mountain Bike riders that I have encountered on the trail have, for the most part been very courteous, and I have no problem sharing the road. A statement that any true cyclist would understand, appreciate, and support. Please do not take away the ONLY place to ride a horse in my hometown. Lets work to share the road.

Also, the drop down lists "What type of cyclist" and "How often to you ride" do not have commuter as an option.

Recommended Route:
From Sac State to Folsom

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Salmon Falls, backside of Folsom Lake

Review Date
January 15, 2004

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 1 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 1 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year

Reviewed by: Rob ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
This is a nice ride for novice riders,or someone that just what's to get outside.This is a paved trail on the most part great for recreation,but should be riden with a friend,in the past in some areas,theres been some crime,but don't let this stop you other than that great view American river.