Lower American River
Lower American River
4.5
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This area offers challenging long distance runs through dirt paths and over sloping terrain.
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QuickWhitTravel
Washington DC, DC3,769 contributions
I'm a water lover, and this river is one of the pretty ones! Definitely worth stopping for, and I'll probably go back sometime soon!
Written 16 January 2015
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Kathy B
Sacramento, CA18 contributions
May 2013
I cannot begin to say how fabulous this is. I love this - I have been coming here for years and it never gets old. But be careful - the water can be cold ini the spring and the currents are dangerous. Be sure to bring floatation devices for children.
Written 3 May 2013
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Steven W
Sacramento, CA1,359 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Nice area with fishing, trails to walk, birds/wildlife to see and just fun to explore. There are several access points. Fun to just explore, relax and enjoy the scenery.
Written 9 September 2015
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JerryJac
Elk Grove, CA63 contributions
Aug 2012
The lower American River is a treasure for the Sacramento area. Great fishing, picnicking and wildlife watching. Nice place to relax for an afternoon.
Written 28 November 2012
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Christine B
Susanville, CA11 contributions
Oct 2012 • Family
it was still quite warm out when we visited, so this was a nice area to see and observe the people & boats on the lake.
Written 22 October 2012
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,506 contributions
Jul 2023
Very nice riverfront with the land berms protecting the low lands around. Very popular for river rafting and canoeing. It's all pretty and good for the outdoors.
Written 10 July 2023
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Crawdad
Soquel, CA60 contributions
Dec 2018
In high water you can explore the flooded woodlands along the banks, especially around Howe Avenue. It's not pristine and you encounter things you might need to tell the cops about but there are also many kinds of birds to be found along with turtles and riverside wildlife, particularly deer. In summer the best thing is to launch around Sac State and ride downstream, if you don't mind a wake or two continue onto the Sacramento and tour Old Sac from the water, Miller Park is an easy place to land and find the car or arrange for a ride home.
Written 18 November 2019
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Steve R
Roseville, CA572 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
The American & Sacramento Rivers converge at Discovery Park, just North of downtown Sac. The Sacramento is fast moving and muddy but where to go to ski or Jetski. The American conversely is clear, flat water and slowly meanders down to the Sac River. About 3/4 of a mile or so upstream, the river shallows and boats are limited to 5mph. Upstream from there is great fishing for Salmon, some steelhead and chad. Millions of Salmon spawn up at the fish hatchery (home for them) near the Nimbus dam. Downstream from the speed limit is calm flat water the hundreds of boats cruise around on, party and people watch. Wildness does ensue. A few, to many boats will tie together creating a party island and the music cranks up.
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Written 25 May 2017
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Jugglenut
Greenville, MI109 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We hiked along the American River on a beautiful sunny day. Great clean safe easy to follow trails with spectacular views and great photo opportunities.
Written 22 April 2017
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nat1225
Plano, TX491 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Due to all the rain, this area is currently flooding well over its banks. As a matter of fact, you cannot even determine where the banks of the river are. Normally this is a great area to walk and enjoy but not this month and probably not in February either.
Written 24 January 2017
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