American River Parkway & Discovery Park
American River Parkway / Discovery Park
A green corridor stretching about 37 km along the American River. It starts at Discovery Park, where two rivers meet, and is ideal for cycling, rafting, and picnics.
The American River Parkway runs along riverbanks lined with riparian woodland and grassland. The Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail (about 32 miles) runs from Discovery Park all the way to Folsom Lake, and it is one of California's most popular cycling routes. In summer you can rent rafts and float downstream from upstream. In autumn you can watch salmon run near the Nimbus Fish Hatchery. Parking at Discovery Park is charged per vehicle, and some low-lying sections may flood in the winter and spring rainy season.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Sacramento History Museum
- California State Railroad Museum
- Old Sacramento
- Golden 1 Center
- Tower Bridge
- California State Capitol & Capitol Park
- Leland Stanford Mansion
- Crocker Art Museum