AMERICAN RIVER

(32 miles) You’ll find plenty of access points, mile-markers, maps, water fountains, and restrooms on this shady two-lane trail, which starts in Discovery Park in Old Sacramento and ends at Folsom Lake. Break for a swim, picnic in the park, or snack at a cute restaruant along the way. Tip: You won’t find solitude on this trail, particularly on weekends when walkers, skaters, and equestrians flock here.