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.

The Jim Konopka Volunteer Bridge is a beautiful long wooden bridge spanning several hundred yards…read moreover Humbug Creek in Folsom. Located between the Overlook at Blue Ravine and Humbug Creek, the bridge is part of the Humbug Willow Creek Bike Trail. It was built by volunteers over a period of several weekends about 15 years ago, and is named after Folsom's senior trail planner. The entire bridge is flat and shaded. Due to it's beauty, as well as its proximity to large apartment complexes, the trail is very popular. For cyclists, I would recommend riding slowly, since there are almost always pedestrians, turkeys, or cats on the bridge. The best time to ride over it is early in the morning, or mid-day during the week, when it isn't as crowded. I'm not sure exactly how long the bridge is, but it takes me about 25 seconds to ride across it at a reasonable pace. It takes a few minutes to walk across. The closest parking to the bridge is on Creekside, but it only takes about 10 minutes to walk there from Target via the Willow Creek trail. The green bridge that crosses over East Bidwell is part of the same trail, and is only a few hundred yards away. Even though it's not too far from the main road, the sounds of the creek and the birds fill the air, and make the bridge a really peaceful place to be. This is an ideal spot to take guests for a walk, or to take family photos, or make TikToks of turkeys (which I have personally recently done). Overall, this is one of the most beautiful walking and cycling bridges in Folsom. It's a perfect example of why our town slogan is "distinctive by nature."

The park trail was relaxing and the view of the lake was absolutely stunning! There were many…read moreseagulls on the other side of the lake. I also went to the Powerhouse and it looked very interesting, A person was there who showed me how the turbines made electricity and powered the lights in the town to be blinding bright! Overall, 10/10 Would recommend to a friend will come again!

Great tour. Folsom was the first prison with electricity. Excellent tour guide. Plan on about an…read morehour for the tour. The tour is free, but parking will cost you.

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.

Great place to kick back and enjoy the air and the view. Plenty of. You couldn't even get your bike…read moreand go for a nice ride around the lake or further there's other spots besides the main entrance to the park as well. There are many picturesque spots!!

I love the California state recreational facility. It is my go-to place for serenity…read more Paddleboarding or kayaking is great here.

Great beginners trail for toddlers! My daughter is 16 months old and did this walk. We got there at…read more10 and left at 1. We saw only a few people on the trail on a week day. Saw only a handful of dinosaurs. Wouldn't recommend a stroller, you'd have to pick it up at some points, but is maybe doable. Really nice river spot to relax at maybe half way, 3/4 of the way. It's an easy loop to follow. Starts at one side of the parking lot and ends at the other.

This is a nearby nature haven for families. Lots of free…read moreparking right off the road. Pit toilet in the parking lot. Down an accessible path about half a mile is a nice beach on the river. Sandy. Rocks to sit on and throw! The path is wide and mostly poison oak free. Along the path your kids will find small toys hidden on the rock walls, in the madrone bushes, hanging from the puzzle-bark pines. Nice picnic areas have been cleared of brush and poison oak and have picnic tables. Our four-year old loved the walk, enjoyed the beach, and managed the return hike, too! We could have stayed all afternoon if we had thought to bring a blanket and sand toys. Next time we will also bring small toys to add to the fun of the search! This is a loop trail, a little over a mile, but only the first half mile is wide, accessible and clear of poison oak. We returned via this trail because the rest of the loop narrows and poison oak was everywhere. Older kids might like it.

The Historic Truss Bridge is the bridge over Lake Natoma that runs parallel to, and can be seen…read morefrom, the Rainbow Bridge in Historic Folsom. There are a lot of cool bridges in Folsom, but the Historic Truss Bridge probably has the neatest story of them all. Built in 1893 by the San Francisco Bridge Company, the Historic Truss Bridge was supposed to be "replaced" by the adjacent Rainbow Bridge, which was built in 1917. In 1930, the Truss Bridge was purchased by Siskiyou County, which placed the bridge over the Klamath River in Walker, where it remained until the 1990s. When Siskiyou County decided to replace the Historic Truss Bridge, Folsom decided to purchase it back, and to return it to its original location. Most of the original construction elements were kept, but some of the parts that had to be replaced were used to construct the nearby walkway down to the gazebo below the bridge. The bridge is now mainly used as a bicycle and pedestrian pathway. Technically part of the Jedediah Smith Memorial section of the American River Bike Trail, it connects the latter trail to the Johnny Cash Trail and Historic Folsom, where the terminus to the Lake Natoma Bike trail is located. My favorite thing about this bridge are the funny signs on either side, which read: $ 5 FINE FOR DRIVING OVER THIS BRIDGE FASTER THAN A WALK $ 25 FINE FOR DRIVING MORE THAN 20 HEAD OF HORSES, 50 HEAD OF CATTLE OR 200 SHEEP, HOGS OR GOATS OVER THIS BRIDGE AT ONE TIME The bridge is within walking distance of Folsom's Historic District and Sutter Street, and is accessible via the bike path. Pedestrians should always face bike traffic in Folsom, but virtually no one follows these rules on the Truss Bridge, so watch out. Lots of people come here to just wander around and pose for photos. The Historic Truss Bridge is the best place to view the Rainbow Bridge from, since it is only a couple hundred yards away. There is a (non-accessible) walking path between the two. It's also a fantastic place to get a view of Lake Natoma, especially looking towards the prison and the dam. The best time to visit the bridge is either sunrise or sunset, when the views over the river are spectacular.

It's hard to give anything in nature less than five stars, but there is literally nothing to see on…read morethis trail. If you are not a cyclist who lives in/near Folsom, then there is basically no reason to see this trail. If you skip it altogether, you won't be missing out. That being said, if you ARE a cyclist who lives in/near Folsom, then you NEED to know about this trail. These days, the Oak Parkway Trail mainly serves as a connection between the Johnny Cash and Willow Creek Trails. Many miles can be saved, and many roads can be avoided by utilizing this trail. Unfortunately, it is not shaded at all. There is not a good chance of seeing any interesting fawna or flora, as this is essentially just a sunny path crammed between backyards on both sides. The exceptions are bunnies, turkeys, and deer, but you can see those on any trail in Folsom, especially right now, in spring. There is a cool cherry tree near the disc golf park, but it finished blooming a few weeks ago. B.T. Collins Park and disc golf park are located just off of the trail, near the intersection of Oak Avenue Parkway and Willow Creek Drive. Again, these are not much to see, and are not worth going out of your way to see unless you live close by. On the edge of the disc golf course, there is a very small parking lot with an outhouse and single picnic table. Overall, I appreciate the fact that this trail functions to connect two of the other major bike trails in Folsom, but there's nothing special about it.

Oak Parkway Trail is located in the City of Folsom , California. This is an 2.2 mile asphalt trail…read morethat runs East to West. It runs through a electric utility corridor with huge power lines and towers, crossing streets in residential neighborhoods/ and connecting to a neighborhood park(B.T. Collins Park). The trail is relativity flat but does have some areas with moderate rise in elevation as it winds through rolling hills. I did notice very little shade along the trail so be prepared with a hat and plenty of water. There are two main entry points on the trail. One being on E. Natoma Street and the other on Blue Ravine . Also there are many neighborhood connecting points along the trail. I would suggest parking at Elvie Perazzo Briggs Park off of Blue Ravine , and walk a short distance on Arrowsmith Drive to one of the trail entrance. The trail can be walked/jogged/bicycle/ and is wheelchair accessible. Enjoy !