Gold River, California Travel Information

Folsom Powerhouse Museum Except during power outages, few people think much about electricity when they turn on a light. But back in the late 19th century, many thought it impossible to transmit high-voltage electricity over ... Folsom, CA

Folsom Prison Museum Infamous Folsom Prison has endured its well-deserved notoriety for well over a century. The state of California had not originally planned a prison for Folsom, but Horatio G. Livermore, a local develo... Folsom, CA

Other Activities

• Sacramento Area Weekend Getaways and Day Trips

American River (Distance: 1.2 mi) The American River Parkway extends 30 miles along the American River from Folsom Lake to Discovery Park, where the American joins the Sacramento River. (Less than half the parkway is included here.) I...

Sacramento, CA - Birding - length:unknown

American River Bike Path (Distance: 1.6 mi) Arguably one of the most successful and beautifully paved bike paths in northern California, this 32-mile gem of a trail stretches from downtown Sacramento eastward to Folsom Dam (64 miles round-trip)...

Sacramento, CA - Mountain Biking - length:64 mi

Lake Natoma Loop Trail: Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (Distance: 1.8 mi) Scenic Lake Natoma is the focus of this paved loop trail, and it offers a number of options for exploration by foot, bike, or even kayak. The end points of the loop have easy access to light rail publ...

Fair Oaks, CA - Hiking - length:10.3 mi

American River Parkway (Distance: 3.0 mi) Easy access, dependable flows, and natural surroundings attract thousands to float the American River. Since the California Gold Rush, the American River has been a focal point for navigation, commerc...

Sacramento, CA - Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - length:23 mi

Effie Yeaw Natural Area Loop Trail (Distance: 3.5 mi) The Effie Yeaw Nature Center and its adjacent Natural Area have a network of short interpretive trails perfect for families to explore and learn about the American River ecosystem, the life of the Nis...

Carmichael, CA - Hiking - length:1 mi

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North Ridge North Ridge Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6552 yards, par 72 3.5 miles from center of Gold River, California

Ancil Hoffman Ancil Hoffman Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6794 yards, par 72 3.9 miles from center of Gold River, California

Sunrise Sunrise Golf Course Private Non-Equity, 9 holes 2106 yards, par 32 4.4 miles from center of Gold River, California

Mather Mather Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6686 yards, par 72 4.5 miles from center of Gold River, California

Foothills Foothills Golf Center Municipal, 9 holes 1096 yards, par 27 6.4 miles from center of Gold River, California

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