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7.4 miles
Distance
519 ft
Climb
-533 ft
Descent
00:50:49
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
475 ft
Altitude min
577 ft
Altitude max
513 ft
Altitude start
499 ft
Altitude end
-25.2%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:50:49
Avg time

Darrington Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
    Folsom, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73826 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20600 in E-Biking
    • #101720 in Trail Running
    • #27695 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 386 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Darrington Trail Reports

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Mar 21, 2026 @ 12:43pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 21, 2026
Oct 30, 2025 @ 1:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 30, 2025
 tree down over trail intersection on Darrington. needs a small chain saw and 30 min of work as of 10/30/25.
Sep 23, 2025 @ 4:17pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 23, 2025
14ish inch tree down on Darrington near bottom of Minnie Mouse. pref chain saw it's caught between other stumps so tough to move or handsaw.
Sep 18, 2025 @ 11:43am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 18, 2025
 quick handsaw job on Flagstaff climb
May 31, 2025 @ 8:06am
May 31, 2025
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Avg: 3.68 (11 votes)
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        Directions to darrington trailhead (38.773730, -121.035410)
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        10:39 | 907 | Feb 14, 2017 , Folsom
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        Acorn Creek Salmon Falls Ranch Loop
        5 miles • 656 ft • 4 • Loop •
        Quick loop starting at either Acorn Creek Parking Lot (parking fee supports American River Conservancy's...
        70
        Flagstaff Hill / Darrington Lollipop
        17 miles • 1,802 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
        Fun mix of trails. Out on the Darrington trail from Skunk Hollow parking area to Peninsula Campground...
        123
        MLE 2/3 Long Loop
        37 miles • 4,197 ft • 8 •
        Means to do Sections 2 and 3 of the Mother Load Epic from the single parking lot at Salmon Falls. Training...
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        4 ★ 36%
        3 ★ 45%
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        7 Reviews & Comments

        Atallaht
        Fun mellow rides with a few exciting technical segments. It does have some exposed areas so use extreme caution as other riders can be right around the corners.
        StephensE47D8
        Smooth and fast rolling. Chunky and exposed at the beginning of the trail so be careful with beginners. Rest of the trail is very flowey and mellow
        Oh79er
        As a newbie to mtb, I found this trail to be not so fun. The tight turns with bigger rocks/roots made the challenging pieces not do-avle for me, and the rest of the trail was rather drab. I am wanting/willing to work on some skills, but I will do it elsewhere; until then, the non-technical portions are just boring enough to make it boring...

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Darrington located?
        Darrington is located in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Folsom, California, United States. It is part of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.77373, -121.03541.
        ▼ How hard is Darrington?
        Darrington is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Darrington?
        Darrington has 519 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 533 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 475 ft to 577 ft.
        ▼ Is Darrington a point to point trail?
        Darrington is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Darrington?
        Darrington is 7.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Darrington?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Darrington. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Darrington?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Darrington are:
        • March (23 activities)
        • May (20 activities)
        • September (16 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Darrington? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Darrington are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Darrington?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 49 minutes to ride Darrington. The trail is 7.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Darrington?
        Darrington is a very popular trail. There have been 2,503 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,872 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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