Whether you are a serious cyclist or just want to take a cruise on your bike and enjoy the beauty of the Parkway, the American River Parkway has what you are seeking.
 
Start riding today in preparation for the 2016 Ride the Parkway event scheduled for September 11, 2016.

Join the Sacramento cycling community for a fun ride to benefit the best cycling spot in town--the American River Parkway! The ride features a 62-mile course stretching along the American River Parkway’s Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail from downtown Sacramento to Beal’s Point in Folsom. Ride as much or as little as you’d like; head upstream, downstream, or make it a challenge and ride the whole trail! Finish your ride at William B. Pond Recreation Area for a BBQ, live music, prize drawing and more. Ride the Parkway benefits the American River Parkway Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to maintaining the Parkway for all to enjoy.
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We hope to see you on September 11! Only 499 riders can participate, so reserve your spot now and get early bird pricing.

Hot Summer days are the perfect time to take a cool float down the lower American River.  A kayak is the perfect way to see the beauty of the river and all the local inhabitants.

The following information is from the California Whitewater Guide to Rafting and Kayaking.  Find out more by visiting the website at  www.californiawhitewater.com
 
The Lower American River flows through the scenic American River Parkway, but it is hardly a wilderness experience. You will see lovely river banks, flocks of ducks, and maybe a fish or two, but the most common wildlife sightings are of sunburned frat boys, squealing kids, and ubiquitous wielders of water cannons, super soakers, and good old-fashioned buckets. Most people rent rafts or kayaks for an easy day of water-fighting and floating on the water, but if you have your own stuff, by all means bring it!
          
The Lower American River in a Nutshell:
Difficulty: Class I – II
Length: 5 -6 miles
Season: Year-round
Put-In: Sunrise
Take-out: River Bend or William Pond
Who should gl: Families, do-it-yourselfers, serious water-fighters.
 
The only true rapid on the Lower American is San Juan Hole, a popular kayak surf spot when nothing else is “going off.” The American can actually be quite scenic, especially in the evening when the sun is setting.

Consistent, year-round flows are released from the upstream Folsom Dam, so boating is an option year-round on the Lower American, although float trips are usually only popular in the hot summer months.

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