Folsom Lake is at the base of the beautiful Sierra foothills, the lake offers a variety of activities from hiking and camping to boating and water-skiing. Please note, there's not much shade on most of the trails around the lake, so come prepared with lots of water and sunscreen.

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#1.

Darrington and Sweetwater Trail

11.9km

03:11

120m

180m

Hike the moderate 7.4-mile Darrington and Sweetwater Trail in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, offering river views and lake vistas.

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Moderate

#2.

Old Salmon Falls Bridge via Sweetwater Trail

2.37km

00:38

20m

40m

Hike the easy 1.5-mile Old Salmon Falls Bridge via Sweetwater Trail for lake views and a historic bridge in Folsom Lake State Recreation Are

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#3.

Sweetwater Trail

12.1km

03:15

140m

Hike the moderate 7.5-mile Sweetwater Trail in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, enjoying river views and the Salmon Falls Bridge.

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: El Dorado Hills, El Dorado County, California, United States

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Folsom Lake

#1.

Darrington and Sweetwater Trail

#2.

Old Salmon Falls Bridge via Sweetwater Trail

#3.

Sweetwater Trail

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