This Unique Rail Biking Experience In Northern California Belongs On Your Bucket List
By Lysa Allman-Baldwin|Published July 12, 2022
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Lysa Allman-Baldwin
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For over 25 years Lysa Allman-Baldwin has fed her wanderlust for “everything the world has to offer” by passionately writing travel and feature articles for numerous global print and online publications. A Digital Nomad, Lysa is also a professional speaker, workshop facilitator, and author.
Hitting the open road under your own pedal power is a great way to get exercise. But if you’d like to do it without worrying about navigating through traffic, embarking upon a rail bike is a unique outdoor adventure in the Sacramento area.
The rail bike adventure is offered by the River Fox Train Company.
The line, which extends approximately 28 miles, was originally built by the Northern Electric Company in 1911. In the beginning, it was a passenger line, later changing to a carrier for diesel freight.
These pedal-powered vehicles are a great way to combine exercise and sightseeing.
If you need a little break, or if the grade of a hill is a bit too much for you, there is an optional motorized assist that you can engage to keep you rolling along.
Singles, doubles, and groups of all kinds embark upon the adventure here.
A day on the rails would make a great outing for corporate teambuilding, a group of friends, or a special event such as a family reunion, anniversary, birthday...you name it!
Sacramento’s Old Garden Highway never looked so beautiful.
If you prefer to ride the train, the River Fox Train Company offers an array of travel themes including Happy Hour, Fancy Hat Tea, beer and wine, Valentine’s, and other excursions.
Great exercise, fresh air, picturesque views, and great memories. These are just a few reasons why a rail bike adventure should be on your Sacramento area adventure bucket list.
Have you ridden on a railbike with the River Fox Train Company? If so, we’d love to see your photos and hear about your experience.