Jedidiah Smith Memorial Bicycle Trail, Sacramento CA
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sbcamper
N 38° 34.000 W 121° 16.002
10S E 651005 N 4270115
Named for Jedediah Strong Smith who reached the American River in 1827. In 1896, the Capital City Wheelman had a cinder path, along this route. From 1967 - 1985 the County of Sacramento improved the trail with asphalt and center line stripe and
Waymark Code: WM63G2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/26/2009
Views: 4
it became a nationally recognized trail in 1974. restrooms can be found at parks every two or three miles! It is often called the American River Parkway and bike trail. One can ride from Sacramento to Folsom Lake and there are additional trails that intersect. No overnight camping or motorized vehicles are allowed. There is a Park ranger patrol. Pedestrians walk at their own risk on weekends. These bikes go fast and in clusters! Training ground for marathons and triathalons all of which happen here. Eppies Great Race (www. )
Dogs on - leash are permitted. Head phones are a no- no! Fees only apply if you do not ride your bike into the park. Vehicles that park or bring trailers must pay fees $5. An annual pass is available www.sacparks.net . There are call boxes along the route. Horse use a separate unpaved trail. Speed limit on the trail is supposed to be 15 MPH. Bicycles are prohibited on any unpaved trail!! No skateboards!! East of the hatchery at Hazel is within the Folsom State Park area.
Fee?: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Time to Finish: >2 hours
Addtional Website URL: [Web Link]
Brochure or Interpretive Signs: Interpretive Plaques/Signs
Rate the Walk: 
Wherigo Cartridge: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
A picture at the start of the Trail or Walk is greatly appreciated. Additional photos taken during the course of the walk would also be of great benefit.
If there does not appear to be a defined beginning to the trail or walk, pick a logical place (e.g. close to parking) or where information about the walk or trail can be gathered.