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SaveFolsom trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often flowy. Scenery includes creeks, views and lakes. Common trail features include rock gardens and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Granite Bay and Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
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- Mountain Bike
120 trails
- E-Bike
23 trails
- Gravel Bike
38 trails
- Adaptive Bike
11 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
6 trails
- Horse
7 trails
- Hike
130 trails
- Trail Running
130 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 4, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 131
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 120
- Trails E-Bike
- 23
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 38
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 11
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 6
- Trails Horse
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 130
- Trails Trail Running
- 130
- Total Distance
- 145 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,506 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,347 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,403 ft
- Reports
- 921
- Photos
- 392
- Completed Counter
- 26,859
Sub Regions
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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
- 5
- 5
- 1
- 3
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Granite Bay
- 12
- 16
- 7
Popular Folsom Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 246 ft • 1,444 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 246 ft green climb. It features rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 223 ft • 1,204 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 223 ft blue climb. It features rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,795 ft • 84 ft • 982 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 84 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 737 ft • 30 ft • 846 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.8 • 4,675 ft • 83 ft • 826 •
Cross-country trail with three rock face climbs. Leads to Blue Pipe and Gnarnia, and begins off of the center trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 635 ft • 43 ft • 781 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.5 • 7 miles • 519 ft • 754 •
Most of this is easy with constant views of the South Fork Inlet. Expect some chunky washed out sections and punchy climbs and the occasional steep descent.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 106 ft • 726 •
Flat singletrack that parallels the American River (Jebediah Memorial Trail). Easy and smooth
Folsom Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,276 ft • 2 • Loop •
Best ridden counter clockwise. This ride is front loaded with a good amount of climbing on dirt with...
14 miles • 428 ft • 1 • Loop •
Beginning at Econome Park, then on Humbug Trail to a great dirt trail along Lake Natoma, to the Johnny...
22 miles • 1,180 ft • 4 • Loop •
A Staple ride in Folsom, offering a little bit of everything for the cross country rider. Beginning at...
10 miles • 551 ft • 2 • Loop •
Beginning at Econome Park, along paved trails, then dirt along June Cash trail at Folsom Lake, to Folsom...
★ 3.0 • 19 miles • 1,611 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
From Peninsula Campground, you can follow the Darrington Trail along the scenic shores of Folsom Lake....
19 miles • 358 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
Beginning at Econome Park, traverse Folsom's paved trails to Lake Natoma, where you'll enjoy the dirt path...
Photos of Folsom Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Bar Trail | Oct 4, 2026 @ 8:56am (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 4, 2026 | Unknown | JeffreyI98iS1 | ||
| Buckshot (Darrington) | Sep 7, 2026 @ 1:09pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 7, 2026 | Unknown | JeffreyI98iS1 | ||
| Pioneer Express Trail | Aug 11, 2026 @ 10:33am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 11, 2026 | Very Dry | Granddogg | ||
| Granite Bay Trail | Aug 5, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 5, 2026 | Very Dry | pphillips | ||
| Granite Bay Beach | Aug 5, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 5, 2026 | Very Dry | pphillips | ||
| Big Pond | Aug 5, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 5, 2026 | Very Dry | pphillips | ||
| Center Trail | Aug 5, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 5, 2026 | Very Dry | pphillips | ||
| Blue Pipe | Aug 5, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 5, 2026 | Very Dry | pphillips | ||
| Humbug Willow Creek Trail | Jul 25, 2026 @ 6:38am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 25, 2026 | Dry | Aaortega | ||
| American River Footpath | Jul 25, 2026 @ 6:38am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | Aaortega |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| trailforks | add | video | activity #106216745 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 11:31am 2 days |
| ggama | wishlist | trail | activity #105719362 | Oct 11, 2026 @ 4:34pm Oct 11, 2026 |
| rhines | wishlist | region | activity #105244093 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 4:32pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| JeffreyI98iS1 | add | report | activity #105204999 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 8:56am Oct 4, 2026 |
| bashreds | add | video | activity #105063475 and 1 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 2:53pm Oct 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | thanks. keep up the good work. | Sep 7, 2026 @ 1:10pm Sep 7, 2026 | ||
| report | Iimz | Aug 20, 2026 @ 7:49pm Aug 20, 2026 | ||
| report | Bob C B N | Aug 20, 2026 @ 7:47pm Aug 20, 2026 | ||
| report | Was cut down should be better now | Jul 28, 2026 @ 6:34pm Jul 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is a paved green trail with two-way traffic. | Jul 22, 2026 @ 4:43pm Jul 22, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k62 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge317 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge28 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k64 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge317 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge29 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Prairie City MX (Hangtown) | skill park | Folsom | |
| Prairie City OHV Entrance | skill park | Folsom | |
| Prairie City Quad Track | skill park | Folsom | |
| Prairie City General Riding Area | skill park | Folsom |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 120 | 129 miles | 10,180 ft | 44 miles | 1,348 ft | #521 | #27 | 389 | 920 | 10 | 72,630 | |
| E-Bike | 23 | 24 miles | 1,581 ft | 9 miles | 1,083 ft | #2,832 | #118 | 1 | 825 | 2 | 7,117 | |
| Gravel Bike | 38 | 48 miles | 3,028 ft | 18 miles | 1,332 ft | #1,156 | #42 | 129 | 2 | 614 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 11 | 10 miles | 623 ft | 3 miles | 1,152 ft | #2,258 | #69 | 85 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 6 | 5 miles | 577 ft | 2 miles | 443 ft | #1,740 | #30 | 168 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 7 | 17 miles | 1,312 ft | 6 miles | 1,060 ft | #1,427 | #117 | 97 | 4 | |||
| Hike | 130 | 145 miles | 11,506 ft | 50 miles | 1,348 ft | #534 | #42 | 2 | 918 | 2 | 3,379 | |
| Trail Running | 130 | 145 miles | 11,506 ft | 50 miles | 1,348 ft | #911 | #54 | 917 | 2 | 4,011 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Folsom?
Folsom has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Folsom?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Folsom are:
- A Hill (4.2/5)
- American River Auxiliary (4.2/5)
- Marsh Dance (4.1/5)
- Buckshot (Darrington) (4.1/5)
- Gnarnia (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Folsom?
There are 16 parking locations listed in Folsom. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Folsom?
The longest trail in Folsom is Browns Ravine at 10.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Folsom?
The best hiking trails in Folsom are:
- Nature Trail
- American River Footpath
- Barley Trail
- American River Bike Trail
- Humbug Willow Creek Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Folsom?
The best trail running trails in Folsom are:
- Broadstone Trail
- Humbug Willow Creek Trail
- Humbug Willow Creek Trail
- John Pitches Park
- Humbug Willow Creek Trail
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How many trails are in Folsom?
Folsom has a total of 131 trails. Of those, 120 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Folsom to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Folsom?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Folsom is Browns Ravine with 826 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Folsom?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Folsom is Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail (Folsom) with 824 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Folsom?
Folsom supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Folsom?
The following bike services are available in Folsom:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Folsom?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Folsom is Buckshot (Darrington) with an average grade of 9.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Folsom?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Folsom are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Folsom?
The overall region status for Folsom is Clear / Green. Out of 68 trails:
- Clear / Green: 60
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Folsom?
Yes, Folsom supports e-bike riding. There are 15 trails in Folsom that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Folsom?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Folsom are: View all mountain biking routes in Folsom.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Folsom?
The most popular Strava segments in Folsom are:
- Runnerous Headbudus Oblivious Dirt (27,722 athletes)
- Switchback Roller coaster Sprint (27,464 athletes)
- Southside Curve (27,021 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Folsom?
Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Folsom. View all adaptive trails in Folsom for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Folsom?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Folsom directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Folsom?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Folsom are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Folsom?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Folsom are:
- Attack Heart (4/5)
- Water Tower (2/5)
- American River Auxiliary (4.5/5)
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