Entrance to the Sacramento Northern Bikeway.
The bike path travels alongside train tracks and under freeways.
A friendly reminder regarding the railway near the path.
Wildflowers out in bloom in the spring.
Lush fields and overhanging trees.
There are many open green fields throughout the ride.
There can be minor flooding from the American River during winter months.
Bathrooms are placed sporadically along the ride.
Railroad overpass along the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail.
Guy West Bridge leads into California Sacramento State University. You can take this bridge to get back across the river toward East Sacramento.
The American River flows all the way to the Sacramento River confluence.
Pathway under the Guy West Bridge.
Cherry blossom trees in full effect during the spring.
Wild turkeys frequent the fields along the trail.
The first American River bridge crossing from the Sacramento Northern Bikeway entrance.
Sunbathing lizard.
A must-stop to peer at the nearby marshes.
The deep overgrowth and moist vegetation make it optimal for small amphibians and insect sightings.
Fallen limbs down by the riverside.
Fremont cottonwood tree leaves blowing in the wind.