more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:07:25
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
160 ft
Altitude min
197 ft
Altitude max
168 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
1,729 ft
Distance climb
2,110 ft
Distance down
1,834 ft
Distance flat
00:07:25
Avg time

Bar Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Folsom
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7107 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19953 in E-Biking
    • #90168 in Trail Running
    • #127432 in Hiking
    • #18475 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #183 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #441 in E-Biking
    • #4,388 in Trail Running
    • #7,124 in Hiking
    • #419 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

Singletrack parallel to the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail on the north side through Negro Bar, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Access Info

Start on either end from the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail with a few other accesses from Park road or connector trails to Greenback Lane.

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 581 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bar Trail located?
      Bar Trail is located in Folsom, California, United States. It is part of the Folsom trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.67844, -121.19136.
      ▼ How hard is Bar Trail?
      Bar Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bar Trail?
      Bar Trail has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 160 ft to 197 ft.
      ▼ Is Bar Trail a point to point trail?
      Bar Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bar Trail?
      Bar Trail is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bar Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bar Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bar Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bar Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bar Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Bar Trail. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bar Trail?
      Bar Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 4,640 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,994 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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