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Traveler
July 3, 2024
Hiking
Folsom Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the American River just east of Folsom, about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento. The dam is 340 ft (100 m) high and 1,400 ft (430 m) long, flanked by earthen wing dams. It was completed in 1955 at the junction of the north and south forks of the American River as part of the Central Valley Project that provides flood control, hydroelectricity, irrigation, and municipal water supply.
Traveler
June 3, 2025
Running
The long dam can be well appreciated from below, with the American River spilling down the concrete channel.
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Hike the moderate 6.8-mile Johnny Cash Trail Loop in Folsom, offering views of Folsom Lake and unique art installations.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 70 m
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