Amazing trail in scenic the Folsom SRA…read more Folsom lake gets a lot of attention as Lake Natoma is technically part of Folsom Lake's Recreation area but it couldn't be more different. Location: Lake Natoma is located downriver from Folsom damn and is held back by the Nimbus Dam. The major difference is that there is no motorized boats allowed on the lake and the water level is pretty consistent. This makes it much better for kayaking and paddle boards. It also make it great for waterfront trail that runs around the entire lake. Activities: With the recent renovations this trail is great for biking, walking and jogging. With the scenic view of the water and the scenery. Vibe: Besides the main trail, there are side trails and single tracks that run along the man trail. Lake Natoma has many activities and the multiuse trail is just one part. It's great to have something so great in Sacramento's backyard

Like it or not, the Lake Natoma waterfront and trail enhancement project was completed several…read moreyears ago. The result is the Lake Natoma Waterfront Access Trail. It provides ADA access to Lake Natoma area that's next to the Folsom historic district. The trail is a loop that cuts a path down closer to the river's edge and connects the current American River trail. It was my first time exploring the waterfront access. It was within a hour before dusk (in the winter) so I didn't venture far out. There are no lights out. I used the Gold Lake Drive access point behind Lake Natoma Inn that's also near the Lake Natoma Bridge Crossing pedestrian walk. The upper path is an ADA trail. The trail loops in an oval. It's shared with cyclists and pedestrians. So if you have mobility issues and/or children, please be vigilant and watch out for those cyclists. The lower trail hugs the river which the body of water is called Lake Natoma in this particular area. Not to be confused with the Lake Natoma recreation area off Hazel Avenue. There is a variety of foliage and wildlife to observe. Nearby parking maybe hard to find. You might have to park further away and walk over. But the plus side is that parking is totally free in and around Historic Folsom. Just be aware of the posted time limits.

Our go to bike shop bought a couple bikes from there. they've been great on any type of servicing…read moreand questions.

Folsom bike is practicing social distancing and only allowing a certain amount of patrons in at a…read moretime into the store. They offer two lines outside for Sales at the left door and Service on the right door. All employees and patrons must wear a mask. Friendly welcoming staff. Staff ask you when you are entering store what brings you in today, getting us in quickly to what where we needed to find. We came in today to purchase a couple of insulated water bottles for our bikes. Competing pricing and the products were in stock; makes for a successful trip to Folsom Bike. This Store has a lot to offer and is well stocked with bikes, and accessories when we came in today. We will definitely be back to this location for our next bike services.

I have been a Mike's Bike customer for years, but mostly in the Bay area. After moving to EDH, I…read moredecided to get a new bike, so I visited the store in Folsom. Although it seems like an out of the way location, it is large and stocked with a great selection of bikes and equipment. Staff is super friendly, helpful and let me test ride several bikes in order for me to decide on the best fit. I made my decision and couldn't be happier with my choice or the level of service provided by Slater, who helped me through the process. Even though they are a large company with numerous stores, you feel like you are buying from a locally owned business. I highly recommend.

I ordered a bike directly from Giant to be delivered at Mike's Bikes. The store manager, Angelique,…read morereached out to me the following day (I had ordered the bike late at night) to confirm my order. I was given an ETA of a week but the bike showed up yesterday (4 days after I ordered it) and was ready to roll. The rest of the staff is awesome too. I had to bring the bike in today because some punk made me hit a pole and bent my derailer hanger. They fixed the bike while I waited and didn't charge me. I'm assuming they didn't charge because I just picked up the bike yesterday. Either way, I love that shop and will happily send my friends and family there!

Great little shop in a very convenient location…read more I snapped a cable while riding the trails close by and decided to stop by Trailside Bikes on my way home. They had the parts I needed in stock and at very reasonable prices. I was able to get my bike back out on the trails the next day and not miss any riding time. Thanks, Trailside!

I had the best experience with Trailside Bikes this past weekend. I was traveling to the area from…read moreout of town for a cycling event and contacted Trailside ahead of time to arrange for a rental. Dave was very responsive, organized, and detail oriented. Everything worked out as planned with great service and I couldn't recommend them enough. I will definitely use them again, great shop!

Just did our ride with our guide Travis and it was amazing!!!! We had a wonderful time and a great…read moreexperience. He was patient, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Equipment worked well, worth every penny.

Got there and it said it's closed Wednesdays ! :( not from here and trying to have a good day but…read moreended up wasting an hour driving here for it to be closed and it says open ! Not deducting too much since I do want to come back and have a good time in the mountains like I used to with my dad. So bummed out man ! Will be back though !

Robber's Ravine Bridge is a nearly 200 foot long wooden bridge over Robber's Ravine, on the Johnny…read moreCash Trail in Folsom. It sits about 50 feet above the American River, just behind Folsom Zoo and City Hall. Installation of the bridge began in September 2017, and opening ceremonies were on October 14, 2017. Festivities included a run, walk, hike, and private dinner fundraiser event on the bridge. The fundraiser was meant to raise money for art on the trail, which mostly still has yet to be completed. The bridge offers some nice views of Robber's Ravine, Lake Natoma, the back of Folsom Zoo, and the Folsom Prison cows, which graze near the trail just beyond the bridge. It is easy to walk to the bridge from Folsom City Lion's Park, Rodeo Park, or the zoo. It's only about a quarter mile away. The path that goes behind the toddler playground area at the park leads down to the bike path near the bridge. In Spring, tons of wildflowers bloom around the bridge, including purple and yellow lupine, poppies, vetch, red clover, fairy lanterns, and more. There is also a lot of wildlife living near this area, including turkeys, hawks, eagles, deer, coyotes, bobcats, and even the occasional mountain lion. (I've recently seen a bobcat walking directly over this bridge.) SIGNS ON THE BRIDGE: Arriving to the bridge from the old Folsom side, there is a sign on a rock that reads: "Robber's Ravine Bridge on the Johnny Cash Trail Robber's Ravine was named during a bygone era when the west was a little wilder than today. The thickly forested ravine provided cover for outlaws who terrorized Northern California in the mid to late 1800s. Members of the notorious Tom Bell gang were known to use Robber's Ravine as a hideout. Bell is widely regarded as the first person to rob a stagecoach. He and his gang botched a holdup attempt in 1856 near Marysville and killed a female passenger. The fleeing outlaws reportedly engaged in a fierce gun battle and most were killed or captured in the ravine. Bell escaped and fled to Firebaugh's Ferry, but was eventually hunted down and hanged, ending the reign of terror by this band of outlaws. Less notorious robberies occurred here as well. As reported in an 1897 edition of the Sacramento Daily Record-Union Newspaper, a local butcher returning from a delivery in the countryside was the victim of a holdup near this location. The robber stole his cash and 'helped himself liberally to meat from the wagon.' Today, the ravine provides a peaceful setting for pedestrians, cyclists, and even equestrians to enjoy this beautiful location along the 2.5 mile Johnny Cash Trail. The Robber's Ravine Bridge towers 45 feet above the ground and carries the Johnny Cash Trail 198 feet across the ravine. The trail traverses Folsom State Prison property and was named in honor of the Man in Black, who performed two concerts at Folsom Prison on January 13, 1968. The lead single from those concerts, 'Folsom Prison Blues,' became a Top 40 hit, propelling the city and the prison into the public consciousness and forever connecting Johnny Cash with Folsom. If you look to the North, you can see the walls and towers forming the outer perimeter of Folsom Prison." The sign goes on to list the names of City Council, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Administrative Staff. On either side of the bridge, small metal signs read: Robbers Ravine Bridge Owner: City of Folsom Bridge Installed By: Western Wood Structures, Inc Bridge Designer & Supplier: Western Wood Structures #174005 Completed: March, 2018 Pedestrian Load Rating: Live Load 90 psf Vehicle Load Rating: H5 - 5 Tons

The trails in this area can be as easy or hard as you make them. The particular trail i took had…read morealot of rock. This area is near the bike trail.

Super busy but it was Fourth of July weekend. We got there around 9am and the rangers had closed…read morethe parking lot by 10am. The trail is nice with separate lanes for bikes and pedestrians. I think this is fantastic since there are always rude cyclists speeding on the American River Trail.

After having my bike in another shop for 5 months and still not fixed I decided to drive up to…read moreFolsom from the Bay Area. I phoned up the shop and talked to Ed. I explained to him what the problem was and he said "l CAN FIX IT" I dropped it off Thursday and it was fixed by Friday. What great service! Ed was Awesome!! Really nice and knowledgeable guy. This is the place to go if you need your bike fixed. Five star service. Thank you

staff was very helpful and ensuring we got the right fit bike for each person in our party. They…read moreexplained how to operate the Ebikes properly and the ride was fun with the recommendations on the local pathways! Cannot wait till more family and friends come to town so we can all go. Enjoy a fabulous bike ride!

I went in for my first bike purchase and everyone as so helpful especially Stephanie and I believe…read moreLindsay (assistant manager). They made me feel comfortable, got my questions answered and set me up with the perfect bike. This spot has my business for life!

Andy and Lindsey we're spectacularly helpful this week with our new bike purchase. They were…read moreefficient, courteous, and very knowledgeable. I appreciated how easy the process was, and the price couldn't be beat, either. I also appreciated how easy it was to call with questions and get a person on the phone vs a robot. Buy local!

Love this short walking trail! We parked at the Folsom Powerhouse parking lot $10.55 per permit,…read morethen walked across the street using the crosswalk to get to Folsom Tuss bridge. At first I confused it with Rainbow Bridge but please note Rainbow Bridge is the one where it's heavily used by cars and Folsom Tuss Bridge is the walker bridge for people and bikes. It's illegal to use the Rainbow Bridge. The Johnny Cash Trail starts in this area as well. There were lots of people walking during sunset hours. At the end of the bridge, there's another trail that extends to side of the American River. It is also heavily bike trail area. It's a beautiful view to people watch kayaking below or floating along the river. You can access the river on the side of the bridge as well but watch out for steep areas getting down to the river. Not recommended at all for swimming in the area due to large/medium rocks beneath the water that would cause injuries for those wanting to jump into the river. Otherwise, great place to just enjoy the view and go walking with family.

Having lived in Folsom for about half my life now, I just wanted to clear up some things that I…read morefelt were a little unclear in the previous reviewer's description of Rainbow Bridge. Parking: While you can park across the street for a fee at Powerhouse SHP, there are also free public parking lots at the lower corner of Riley and Scott Street. These parking lots are technically slightly further away from the Rainbow Bridge, but are closer to the Truss Bridge, which is the one you can legally walk or cycle across. Walking: It's been illegal to walk across the Rainbow Bridge since shortly after I moved to Folsom for the first time, which was around 2001. The bridge that you can actually walk across is the Historic Truss Bridge (technically part of the American River Bike Trail), the large wooden bridge that is easily viewable from the Rainbow Bridge. Trails: There are indeed many dozens of miles of trails in Folsom, although they aren't affiliated with or connected to the Rainbow Bridge, that I know of. The Johnny Cash Trail runs down from the dam, roughly parallel to East Natoma, until it meets the portion of the American River Bike Trail that runs parallel to Riley/Greenback. From there, one can ride towards Sutter Street to the Lake Natoma Bike Trail, or over the Truss Bridge to the Jedediah Smith Memorial section of the American River Bike Trail (which is also the only section of bike trail to pass directly underneath the Rainbow Bridge). Relaxing: I agree, this is a great place to relax! Just don't do it on the bridge, or under the bridge, since that is, again, illegal. Wildlife: This time of year, it is perfectly normal to see rattlesnakes, king snakes, bunnies, deer, coyotes, hawks, eagles, and bobcats in the area. (Flashing back to this time I was walking across the Truss Bridge on a date with this guy and he said, "Did I tell you I saw a beaver right over there?" And when I said, "Really?" He pointed just down the river and said, "Yeah, right over there at the Folsom Zoo.") Jumping: Don't do it. Many people have been paralyzed or otherwise seriously injured jumping off of this bridge, which is how it became illegal to cross in the first place. The riverbed underneath is relatively shallow, and is full of large jagged rocks and construction waste. Stay safe.