Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail offers the best trail access in the Sacramento area. This world-renowned trail winds from Folsom to old Sacramento, paralleling the American River and stopping at many key places along the way. The trail is considered one of the longest paved purpose-built bike trails in the country. The trail is maintained by the County of Sacramento and is painted with mile markers placed at every half-mile increment.

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Attractions Near Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

Paradise Beach

Paradise Beach

0.41km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

Paradise Beach is located near California State University, Sacramento, on a oxbow bend in the river which creates a cove where cautious swimmers and skimmers can play. The park is a popular destination for swimming families and young adults.

Saint Philomene Catholic Church

Saint Philomene Catholic Church

3.12km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

St. Philomena Catholic Church and Rectory, located in Louisiana, is a historic site embodying the area's Catholic heritage. Established in the late 19th or early 20th century, the church and rectory showcase architectural styles typical of their time, possibly reflecting elements of Gothic Revival or other prevalent styles of the era.

McKinley Park

McKinley Park

3.91km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

McKinley Park is a historically significant city park located in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento Street Railway Company built the park in 1871 to attract passengers to its line and the park continues to serve as both a recreational area and a gathering spot for residents of the greater Sacramento area.

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

4.7km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

19th-century agricultural and trade colony. The fort was the first non-Indigenous community in the California Central Valley. The fort is famous for its association with the Donner Party, the California Gold Rush, and the formation of Sacramento. It is notable for its proximity to the end of the California Trail and Siskiyou Trails, which it served as a waystation

State Indian Museum

State Indian Museum

4.72km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The California State Indian Museum is a museum in the state park system of California, United States, interpreting the diverse cultures of the indigenous peoples of California. It tells the story of California’s first inhabitants– beginning here before the Spanish, explorers, and settlers arrived, and eons before the advent of the Gold Rush.

American River Parkway

American River Parkway

5.06km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The American River Parkway is a 32-mile parkway that runs along the American River throughout Sacramento County, California and consists of many smaller parks and boat launching points.

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Sacramento County

Sacramento County

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Its county seat is Sacramento, which has been the state capital of California since 1854. Sacramento County extends from the low delta lands between the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River, including Suisun Bay, north to about ten miles (16 km) beyond the State Capitol and east into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The southernmost portion of Sacramento County has direct access to San Francisco Bay.

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