![]() ![]() Welcome aboard the American Queen! Memphis’ history and heritage begins with the indigenous people who lived by the mighty Mississippi. Cruise staff will be located in the hotel to help you with any questions or to help reserve premium experiences. The evening is yours to become acquainted with the city. In other words, this isn't the wilderness, but it's about as close as you can get in the midst of a heavily populated area.Enjoy a complimentary stay at the pre-cruise hotel. They're not usually a problem other than being loud and somewhat annoying at times. Bridge and Goethe Park the river will be full of loud, often drunk ""rafters."" This is the weekend party crowd, not to be confused with serious paddlers. Also, summer weekends between Sunrise Ave. Sections of the trail can flood during spring runoff when the American River rises. No camping permitted except at Folsom Lake campgrounds (east end). Can be blistering hot in the summer (however, there's plenty of river access to jump in and cool off). Can get somewhat crowded on weekends or holidays. Negatives: Homeless camps near the Discovery Park (west) end of the trail. Lots of exhaust fumes to deal with as well. Don't expect any scenery on this section other than cars and trucks on one side and wide-open fields on the other. until it meets up with the paved bike path that parallels Interstate 80. The trail is 32 miles long, but it can easily be extended another 20 miles by crossing the Tower Bridge on the west end, and riding west on West Capitol Ave. I've also seen coyotes (rarely), lots of birds (hawks, quail) an occasional snake and even a skunk or two. It's not uncommon to see deer along the route, and once I saw a 5-point buck all the way down at the trail's west end, in Discovery Park. There are a few hills and a general uphill grade going eastbound, but its nothing serious. The asphalt path follows the American River Canyon from the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers, up to Nimbus Dam, then crosses the river (Hazel Ave. While riding along the American River it's hard to believe you are actually in the midst of a major metropolitan area, especially as you head further east. It's the best thing Sacramento has going for it. "If you've never been to Sacramento and are wondering what there is to do here, ignore anything else you hear and just head for this trail. Have anything to add about this trail?Īmerican River Parkway (Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail) Reviews Trail Access Points (from east to west): Negro Bar 3.1, Hazel Ave 8.4, Fish Hatchery 8.6, Sunrise Blvd 11.3, Goethe Park 17.0, Arden Bar 17.8, Watt Ave 21.2, Howe Ave 22.9, CSUS 23.4, Cal Expo 25.2, Discovery Park 31.3, Old Town 32. There are numerous access points and places to park along the 32-mile route. Two beautiful, not-to-miss pedestrian bridges that cross the river along the route are: the Guy West Bridge, a suspension bridge which links the trail to the California State University campus, and the Fair Oaks Bridge, a truss bridge built in the early 1900s.Ībout 2 miles of the trail is on-road in a designated bike lane. Along the way you'll pass through several parks and swimming areas, as well as through the suburban enclaves of Sacramento. Most of the trail is shaded and level, although the route does traverse some rolling terrain. There are also plenty of places to stop to eat, rest or enjoy the scenery. The two-lane trail is completely paved, with mile markers, trailside maps, water fountains, restrooms and telephones along the way. The bike path meets the Sacramento Northern Bikeway just north of Del Paso Boulevard near Azteca Stadium. ![]() The trail runs for 32 miles between Discovery Park in Old Sacramento and Folsom Lake's southwestern banks at Beal's Point. the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail) hugs the banks of the American River as it flows through riparian habitat preserved by the American River Parkway Foundation. ![]()
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