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Johnny Cash Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 339 Google reviews · Running trail in Folsom, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Johnny Cash Trail'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 Johnny Cash Trail
“Really well maintained and the surrounding areas are so peaceful.”
“Nice place to enjoy the beautiful weather, scenery and very nice people and pets.”
“Really well maintained and the surrounding areas are so peaceful.”
Very nice at this time of year. Lots of flowers on the side of the bike path next to the rainbow bridge. The path loops around and is great for a bike ride. There is a good amount of uphill and downhill though so be prepared for a workout and bring water.
Looovvveeeeddd our visit here. Nice place to enjoy the beautiful weather, scenery and very nice people and pets. We had a blast and will continue to come here !!!! The kids had so much fun too. And so did our fur baby !!!!!!! I highly recommend this trail.
On a Thursday in September we parked on the residential street Hancock Dr at E. Natoma St. joining the trail there. We walked our dog LuLu Southwesterly and included the spur to Folsom Prison and back to the trail exiting at Stafford St. near Folsom Zoo. A few bikes, a few walkers and runners but not crowded.
Really nice paved trail. with option to explore other dirt paths in the wild that goes down to lake Natoma. And to the bridges. Went around 730pm it was a perfect June time of day to go. We pre sprayed OFF bug repellent ahead and not a single bite ♥️
Trail conditions & character
“Nice place to enjoy the beautiful weather, scenery and very nice people and pets.”
“it's really easy to get to, and fully paved so it's accessible to just about anyone.”
“This section has a gradual decline/incline which may prove challenging for folks with mobility issues.”
“I started behind the Dan Russell rodeo arena which is behind the library parking lot.”
Plan your run at Johnny Cash Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitefolsomcasharttrail.com
- Phone(916) 355-7200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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