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Sweetwater Creek Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.5 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Sacramento Valley
  4. …Sacramento, Folsom, and Roseville
  5. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
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“A rolling trail along the shore of Folsom Lake. ”

Bill Lyon
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3.1

Miles

5.0

KM

Point to Point

565' 172 m

High

481' 147 m

Low

222' 68 m

Up

174' 53 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

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Features Lake

You need a poppy pass or to pay $10 per car to park.

Description

This is a moderate trail that is lots of fun. The trail is multi-use, so be sure to watch out for bikers and other hikers. The trail follows along the shore of Lake Folsom connecting between Salmon Falls Trailhead and the Old Salmon Falls Trailhead. The trail has some rolling ups and downs along the way, but nothing too steep or challenging.

Flora & Fauna

Lots of poison oak grows in this area!

Contacts

Land Manager: California State Parks

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Bill Lyon
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 6 votes

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in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

#24185

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August, late morning, on Sweetwater Creek Trail
Aug 15, 2018 near Granite…, CA
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Jan 26, 2018 near Granite…, CA

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Aug 15, 2018
Christopher Nelson
Nice, easy grade trail that runs alongside Folsom Lake. Well shaded, especially in the morning. 3.1mi
May 28, 2018
David Pratt
Hot, dry, lots of poison oak. Nicely shaded. No easy access to lake along trail. Southern trailhead under water (high lake level this May).
Apr 28, 2018
Justin Johnsen
Mar 31, 2018
Briana England

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