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American River Parkway

Hasel to Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA 95825
916-875-6961
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Ranked #4 of 92 attractions in Sacramento
Type: Parks, Bodies of Water
Activities: Biking
Description: A picturesque 23-mile stretch of land along the American River that offers visitors wonderful scenic beauty.
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Sacramento, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We did a moonlight hike on a full moon night in this area with some office friends. It was a very interesting night and was a better time to checkout this place than in the relentless Sacramento heat.

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Lakewood, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

It goes through the city along the American bike trail and besides the paved trail, you see very little of the urban environment for most of the trail. It rides very well.

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

thank you Sacramento for thinking of our four legged friends. The drinking fountains have a bowl on the ground that you can fill up for your pooch...how great Oh yeah, the walk was lovely, the people in Sacramento were very friendly and the views were worth the brisk walk.

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Rancho Cordova, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

To say I visited in Feb 2013 is a joke, because I am pretty sure I have visited the parkway every month for the last decade at least. It is that lovely. When we bought a house a while back, promximity to the parkway was a major deciding factor, because we wanted to be able to have quick access to... More

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Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

I have been visiting the Parkway for many, many years. It's a great place to run, bike or walk. The area more east of Sacramento is my favorite as the area more toward Cal Expo & Old Town can have a 'certain' element wandering around. If you have to go alone, of course it's common sense to go during the... More

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Sacramento, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

While the Sacramento politicians and developers haven't figured out the marketability of the place, you and I get to benefit from their ignorance! Low crowds, so very easy to get onto the Parkway with even small children and stroll and look at the flora and fauna..

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Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

I have run over 500 miles on the parkway this year and it has been more reliable than my legs. The improvements are only going to make it better. I love to see so many people using it every time I am on it.

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Carmichael, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012

I live 1/2 mile from the American River Parkway in Carmichael, so I am spoiled by the ease of access. I can honestly say the bike trail is the best feature of Sacramento. Any time of year you can find joggers, walkers, hikers (in training), strollers, and skaters on the trail. It is such a wonderful escape from reality, and... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

This is a great park for short and long runs. Go oown Capital to the river, turn right, run through the RR Museum and along the shore trail. Cross the old auto bridge and proceed north on some lovely trails.

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Citrus Heights, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

You can ride your bicycle from Folsom Lake to downtown Sacramento. The river is serene and beautiful. Fish, picnic, bike, walk, just enjoy the outdoors. There is also a horse trail.

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