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    Lake Natoma Waterfront Access Trail

    5.0 (9 reviews)

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    Behind Lake Natoma Inn
    Jennifer S.

    Lake Natoma Waterfront Access Trail is a beautiful, mostly shaded ADA accessible trail that runs along Lake Natoma behind Lake Natoma Inn in Historic Folsom. Since there is no trail parking allowed in the hotel parking lot, the best places to park are on Gold Lake Drive, Leidesdorff, or Sutter Street. The trail can be accessed from either Gold Lake Drive (across from Mike's Bikes), or from behind Lake Natoma Inn. The trail ends where it collides with the Lake Natoma Trail, which can also be accessed from Leidesdorff near Gold Lake Drive. Altogether, it is less than a mile long. After descending to the river, the trail runs along Lake Natoma, under blue oak and fig trees. Blackberry brambles abound, and it is not uncommon to see beavers or river otters early in the morning. My favorite reasons to visit this trail are to see the Canadian geese drift by just before sunrise, and to see the sunrise over Lake Natoma underneath Folsom Lake Crossing. I also love seeing the turkeys and the wildflowers behind Lake Natoma Inn, and the ducks that rest on the tiny beaches down there. Overall, this is a beautiful, accessible, family friendly trail by the river. Pro tips: Mosquitoes are living their best life right now. Did you know that they are attracted to perfume and scented body products? Wearing a little lemon eucalyptus oil will help keep them away.

    Mr Turkey and his family!
    Joyce W.

    Paved bike and dirt hiking path that run semi-concurrently along the river. My plus here is the turkeys, Hawks, warblers, swallows, doves, geese, lizards, squirrels and wildlife that display themselves to you. I also enjoyed the mulberry, sour cherry and grapes plants that dot the trail. The cherries were tartly thirst quenching. The river looked so beautiful in the setting sun. **Use bug spray, for mosquitos, etc. during summer months!!

    Ted F.

    Loved this bike, long , but paved and peaceful. Saw some young bald eagles in a nest, lots of nature. The only negative is difficult navigation with few signs directing

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    Made it out a few times last summer, was worth making the drive! I will go again this coming season

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    Deer Creek Hills Preserve - California Blue Oak ecosystem.

    Deer Creek Hills Preserve

    4.4(11 reviews)
    11.8 mi

    Beautiful Blue Oak ecosystem. They sponsor hikes with themes: fungi & mushrooms, native Indian or…read moresettler history, yoga, geology,etc. Self guided hikes of 3 to 6 miles. SacramentoValleyConservacy.org

    We attended the first docent-led hike of the year on Saturday, 2/1/2020. It was a "history" hike,…read morefocusing on the Deer Creek Gold Rush. We learned about the gold in the area, the miners, the mining district, and the fate of the local natives. The leader, David, was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed a beautiful 3-mile hike over gentle hills. It was an easy hike, although some of the terrain was rocky and uneven, and we had to find a path through a couple of small streams. Not a problem for most, but some older folk were glad they had their hiking poles. I was glad I had my waterproof hiking shoes. The Preserve is open to the public on Saturdays from Feb - May, and then again in the fall. Check the website for access hours. You can hike on your own, or register for one of the docent-led hikes. Also, the road to access Deer Creek Hills is not paved, and there is a small stream you have to drive through to get to the hiking area, so a four-wheel drive is a good idea. Those without high-clearance vehicles parked their cars along the side of the road before the stream, and hiked to the trailhead.

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    Deer Creek Hills Preserve - Blue Oak guided hike.

    Blue Oak guided hike.

    Deer Creek Hills Preserve - One of the creeks on Deer Creek Nature Preserve, a 4,000+acre working cattle ranch open to the public on limited Saturdays.

    One of the creeks on Deer Creek Nature Preserve, a 4,000+acre working cattle ranch open to the public on limited Saturdays.

    Deer Creek Hills Preserve - Follow the posts to stay on the trail. Orange triangle = 6-mile Barn Pond Trail.

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    Follow the posts to stay on the trail. Orange triangle = 6-mile Barn Pond Trail.

    Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge - Fog and Christmas lights on bridge

    Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge

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    2.3 mi

    3/27/2026: First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail…read more Backstory: During Easter 2016, I packed well over 10K worth of household goods and commissioned a Folsom Storage Company storing my possessions. Next, I began camping reservations using my Veteran's Park Pass at Beals State Park Campground, Rattlesnake State Park Campground, Yosemite's Wawona Campground, Turlock State Park Campground, welp~pretty much all State and Federal Campgrounds WEST of The Rocky Mountains, etc. camping one week each from Easter 2016 until, July 2017. It was fun camping everywhere due to the fact I was HOMELESS~eek; however, my El Dorado County House was finally built and completed its construction at the end of July 2017. Then, my homelessness happily ended. Anyway, while camping at both State Parks--Beals State Park Campground and Rattlesnake State Park Campground plus, driving on Natomas Road and the Folsom-Auburn Road were all undergoing major construction. The State Parks and the roads were ALL a humongous mess especially, Natomas Road! Driving from Beals State Park to Ranch 99 to Oaks Parkway via Natomas Road, there were Earth Movers dotting the roadway--traffic was backed up causing a lot of congestion. Then, I noticed two pillars and a bridge connecting the two pillars under construction . . . Questioning--What was the reason for the building construction and the reason observing one pillar built on each side of Natomas Road: "Gee~is there going to be a gate access to FOLSOM PRISON????" Regardless, I was shocked! I just didn't understand why the City Of Folsom would install two pillars and a bridge which just happens to be ADJACENT and less than a quarter mile from FOLSOM PRISON! About a year later, I noticed the Johnny Cash sign! Ahhhhh~~The two pillars and the bridge happens to be a commemoration for Johnny Cash performing at FOLSOM PRISON! Aside, I know I took photos of the two pillars and the bridge posting my photos on YELP! YET, I can't find none of my photos I took of the two pillars and bridge as well as all my photos camping at Beals State Park, the Folsom Dam construction, etc.! Where did ALL my photos go, eh, YELP???? https://yelp.to/5ZZoZwPyyO

    The Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge is a concrete bike bridge over Folsom Lake Crossing near East…read moreNatoma in Folsom. It was constructed in 2017 with recycled and reclaimed materials. Starting where the American River Bike auxiliary trail over Folsom Dam ends, this is officially the beginning of the Johnny Cash Art Trail. The bridge itself is art, with architecture similar to the nearby Folsom Prison. According to the website, the towers on either side of the bridge are modeled after the East Gate at the prison, where Johnny Cash took some of his most famous photos. Several planned public art works are to be placed near the bridge in the future, including the Man in Black, the Ring of Fire, the Rusty Cage, and Cash's Pick. Throughout the year, the bridge is amply decorated with flags and lights, depending on the season. Pretty soon, it should be decorated with military flags to celebrate Memorial Day. After that, it will feature American flags for most of the summer. Riding (or walking) over the bridge takes one through the two lines of flags (since they're hung over both sides of the bridge, which is also the trail). On a windy day, the noise of the flags flapping fades out the sounds of traffic down below. For selfie enthusiasts, the bridge makes an excellent backdrop, with or without the flags. Currently, the nearest parking is either in the Brigg's Ranch area, or on the other side of the dam. In the future, there is going to be a new parking lot for the trail on the corner of Folsom Lake Crossing and East Natoma, which is practically next to the bridge. According to the website, it will feature 25 parking spaces, 2 of which will be ADA accessible. Overall, this bridge is sturdy, convenient, beautiful, and environmentally friendly. I can't wait to see what it looks like when all of the nearby art installations are complete.

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    Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge - Christmas lights on bridge

    Christmas lights on bridge

    Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge - 3/27/2026:  First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

    3/27/2026: First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

    Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge - 3/27/2026:  First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

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    3/27/2026: First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

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