FOLSOM MARINA to SALMON FALLS BRIDGE

Folsom Marina can be reached from Highway 50 near Folsom.

From Folsom go east on Highway 50 to the El Dorado Hills Blvd Turnoff and go north on El Dorado Hills Blvd. When you reach the Green Valley Road-El Dorado Hills Blvd Intersection turn left onto Green Valley Road. Cross Francisco Drive and the entrance to Folsom Marina is a short distance further on the left. There is an area along Green Valley Road opposite the Folsom Marina Entrance where you can park. When you enter Folsom Marina there is a small "S" Curve at the beginning of the road. At the end of the curve on the left side is the trail that goes to Folsom Dam.

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A little further down the road by a second brown sign on the right is the trail that goes to Salmon Falls Bridge.

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Following the trail all the way to Salmon Falls Bridge is in excess of 13 miles. A shorter hike can end at New York Creek or Sweetwater Creek. Whatever length trek you choose , the segment may be better hiked in the reverse direction. Using the marina parking lot provides restrooms, water, a phone, a definite endpoint, and may reduce confusion, creating an easier pickup.

Passing through some developed residence areas, the trail can often be lost in a myriad of use trails. In the middle of the east side of New York Creek Cove the trail is hard to find.

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Keep in mind that the trail tends to follow the lake shore. Note that a little bush whacking up the creek bed at the end of the cove...

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...will quickly put you on Salmon Falls Road, about a three mile walk back to Folsom Marina.

Continuing on you will reach the Sweetwater Creek Cove. After rounding the hill before the cove, the trail comes out into an open area.

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You must cross this area to the place where the creek and the trees are. Then cross the remainder of the open area.

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Here you must find the trail again. As you go on the trail you will come to a "Y".

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Go to the right and it will put you on Salmon Falls Road.

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To the left the trail goes to the Salmon Falls Parking Area...

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...600 feet from the south side of the Salmon Falls Bridge.  

This page revised January 3, 2006