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Best hikes in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, November

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Browns Ravine Trail
    2.1 mi
  2. 02
    Goose Flat Trail
    2.1 mi
  3. 03
    Jedi Trail
    1.6 mi
  4. 04
    Darrington Trail
    1.3 mi
  5. 05
    Blue Ravine Road
    1.0 mi
  6. 06
    Lower Access Road
    1.0 mi
  7. 07
    June Cash Trail
    1.0 mi
  8. 08
    Shady Trail
    0.9 mi
  9. 09
    Rock Island
    0.8 mi
  10. 10
    Pioneer Express Trail
    0.8 mi
  11. 11
    Rodgers Gang Road
    0.8 mi
  12. 12
    Vista Del Rio Trailhead
    0.7 mi
  13. 13
    Ridge Trail
    0.7 mi
  14. 14
    Poison Oak Ridge Road
    0.6 mi
  15. 15
    Sunset Path
    0.6 mi
  16. 16
    Monte Vista Trail
    0.6 mi
  17. 17
    Sowind Trail
    0.6 mi
  18. 18
    High Water
    0.6 mi
  19. 19
    Pine Edge Path
    0.5 mi
  20. 20
    Meadow Trail
    0.5 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Folsom Lake State Recreation Area: April, May, November. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.