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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

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83 mi 133 km of trail — 0 Hikes

Easy Trails 8 Trails Intermediate Trails 1 Trail Hard Trails 0 Trails

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Trails in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area - 9

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11.7 mi 18.8 km #1South Fork American River Trail
Intermediate
Granite Bay, CA
Intermediate
11.7 mi 18.8 km Granite Bay, CA 7 
2.4 mi 3.8 km #2Mormon Island Cove Trail
Easy/Intermediate
El Dorado Hills, CA
Easy/Intermediate
2.4 mi 3.8 km El Dorado Hills, CA 4 
32.7 mi 52.7 km #3Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail
Easy
Sacramento, CA
Easy
32.7 mi 52.7 km Sacramento, CA 8 
3.1 mi 5.0 km #4Sweetwater Creek Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Granite Bay, CA
Easy/Intermediate
3.1 mi 5.0 km Granite Bay, CA 6 
18.7 mi 30.0 km #5Pioneer Express Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Auburn, CA
Easy/Intermediate
18.7 mi 30.0 km Auburn, CA 3 
1.0 mi 1.6 km #6Acorn Creek Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Granite Bay, CA
Easy/Intermediate
1.0 mi 1.6 km Granite Bay, CA 2 
1.0 mi 1.6 km #7Doton's Cove Trail
Easy
Granite Bay, CA
Easy
1.0 mi 1.6 km Granite Bay, CA 1 
1.3 mi 2.1 km #8Los Lagos Trail
Intermediate
Granite Bay, CA
Intermediate
1.3 mi 2.1 km Granite Bay, CA 1 
10.9 mi 17.5 km #9Brown's Ravine Trail
Easy/Intermediate
El Dorado Hills, CA
Easy/Intermediate
10.9 mi 17.5 km El Dorado Hills, CA 0 

Photos of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area - 21

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The trail is within the hills and trees beside the lake!
Feb 10, 2018 near El Dora…, CA
Technical area featuring large rocks and loose dirt.
Apr 19, 2015 near Granite…, CA
Clouds to the northeast from trail.
Feb 18, 2018 near El Dora…, CA
The shady swim hole under the bridge near Skunk Hollow.
Aug 6, 2018 near Granite…, CA
A lucky rainbow over Folsom Lake appears during a winter storm.
Dec 29, 2016 near El Dora…, CA
A bouldery pond popular with waterfowl
Dec 30, 2019 near Granite…, CA
Sign at the start of Los Lagos (not Logos) Trail
Dec 30, 2019 near Granite…, CA
August, late morning, on Sweetwater Creek Trail
Aug 15, 2018 near Granite…, CA

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Feb 29
Introduction to Mountain Biking Class
Folsom Lake SRA: Granite Bay
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Mar 8
Women's Introduction to Mountain Biking
Folsom Lake SRA: Browns Ravine Recreation Area
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Mar 15
Introduction to Mountain Biking Class
Folsom Lake SRA: Granite Bay
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Mar 29
Introduction to Mountain Biking Class
Folsom Lake SRA: Granite Bay
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Apr 25
Introduction to Mountain Biking Class
Folsom Lake SRA: Granite Bay
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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May 3
Women's Introduction to Mountain Biking
Folsom Lake SRA: Granite Bay
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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