Fair Oaks Historic

 

 

Description:

The historic town of what is known as Old Town Fair Oaks was set up in 1844 as part of the Rancho San Juan Mexican Land Grant; primarily known for it's fruit, almond and olive orchards. A group of prominent businessmen from Chicago set out to colonize it. They lobbied to have the Old Fair Oaks Bridge built in 1901 and rebuilt in 1909 after it's collapse. A Southern Pacific railway line was put in on the south side to bring in settlers and sell produce to Sacramento. This bridge is now a national historic site and was featured in the 1980 film, "The Stuntman". Walk through this historic and quaint town known for its roaming chickens, starting at Plaza and Village parks.

 

Distance:  5k,10k   

 

Difficulty Rating:  2A  2A

 

County:  Sacramento

 

Hours:  Mo 6am-6pm, Tu-Fr 6am-7pm, Sa 7am-7pm, Su 7am-3pm.

 

Annual AVA ID:  2018-108425

YRE ID:  Y1064

 

 

Start Point Information

 

Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli

10223 Fair Oaks Blvd

Fair Oaks, CA  95628

 

GPS:  38.643339,-121.270269

 

From Hwy 50 E or W, take Sunrise N to Fair Oaks (1st light after crossing river). RIGHT on Fair Oaks; LEFT on 1st street, continue on Fair Oaks. Start location on 2nd block on left. From I-80 E; RIGHT on Madison; RIGHT on Sunrise; LEFT on Fair Oaks. (if you cross river, you've gone too far); start location on 2nd block on left. From I-80 W; take Antelope exit; LEFT on Antelope (S); RIGHT on Sunrise; LEFT on Fair Oaks; LEFT on 1st street, continue on Fair Oaks; Start location on 2nd block on left.

 

 

Accessibility

 

Water  Strollers  Wheelchairs  Pets

Yes      Medium   Hard             Yes

 

 

Comments

 

The 10K will take you through residential areas and down to the American River Parkway. You will cross the American River on the Jim Jones Pedestrian Bridge and circle back to Fair Oaks via the Old Fair Oaks Bridge. The 5K stays in Old Town and takes you over the old bridge across the American River and back. This is a hilly area that will thoroughly stretch your calves, but it is quite picturesque. Join in the Chicken Festival on the third Saturday in September or the Fair Oaks Dog Walk on the 1st Saturday in October. The Fair Oaks festival the 1st week in May features a family friendly parade and events.

 

 

POC Information

 

Marcia Maurer

(916) 844-4673

marshinguat@gmail.com