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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,698 Google reviews · Running trail in Folsom, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Folsom Lake State Recreation Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
“Go outside and have some fun, but please clean after yourself and help preserve this place to others.”
“This was a beautiful hike with a well-paved trail and great views.”
Excellent place to go for a walk, a run, or a bike ride. The amount of trails and beauty around is endless. The lake view is gorgeous. All the native plants and flowers were unbelievable. We just went on a bike ride in mid-April, and all the flowers blooming were incredible to see.
We walked along the Johnny Cash Trail. The scenery is beautiful. There are some steep hills and curves along the way but the trail is paved and well maintained. The trail we walked is almost 3 miles (one way).
This was a beautiful hike with a well-paved trail and great views. It started off flat but then picked up a little with the hills, which was a good thing to me.
Awesome trails and places to swim, gotta explore a bit to find the good beaches
Trail conditions & character
“This was a beautiful hike with a well-paved trail and great views.”
“There are some steep hills and curves along the way but the trail is paved and well maintained.”
“There are bathrooms, bbqs, tables, grass areas, and people fishing.”
“There are some steep hills and curves along the way but the trail is paved and well maintained.”
“Please note it's 2 cars per campsite and if you have additional cars then please park in overflow parking by purchasing tickets 12$ per car”
Plan your run at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteparks.ca.gov
- Phone(916) 988-0205
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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