Rails or Trails?

A new dilemma that is facing our community – what to do with the miles of train track and right-of-way that has gone unused since the trains were discontinued. Rail enthusiasts are encouraging preservation, as rails can be restored or returned to working condition for tourist trains. Trail enthusiasts are lobbying to remove the rail lines and use them for cycling, running, and the like.

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* Discuss in our forums
* Write to local supervisors & city council

Trail Detour at Folsom Lake

As part of the Folsom Dam Safety improvements, a bike/running/horseback trail is being detoured in the Dike 4 and Dike 5 area. A new trail is being used as the detour, though it is wider than usual.

Earth Day Events in Folsom

Planning on helping out Mother Earth this weekend? Several events in the area are aimed at helping the environment. Trails Day consists of planting trees, clearing paths. The Butterfly Festival hope to clean up the Negro Bar area. Or you can go to your local park and pick up trash.

New Humbug Creek Bridge In

It seems as though every 6 months or so, Folsom is home to a new bridge. Thanks to the work of Folsom City Trails coordinator Jim Kopopka and many volunteers, Folsom’s famous bikeways now have a new bridge over Humbug Creek. Find out where and see the story in the Bee.

$1.2M Bridge to Link Trails

Folsom’s legendary trail system may soon be getting an upgrade, with a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that goes over East Bidwell. Various bridge designs are being pitched to the city and Folsom City Council is expected to vote on the project in December or January. Story in the Sacramento Bee.
* Folsom Trails Map
* Folsom Bike Trails Photo Map

Cool Off at Folsom Lake

A wet spring and rising temperatures equates to a lake full of water… and people. Since a few of the parking lots are under water, some people have had to be turned away at Folsom Lake, as there is not enough room for everyone. Every weekend, about 1,400 boats visit the lake. Story in The Sacramento Bee.
* Folsom Lake Boating Map
* Folsom Lake Topography Map
* Folsom Lake Trails Map

Undiscovered Gems

Folsom’s bike trails are some of the best in California… that says a lot for such a beautiful state! MyFolsom.com photographer Craig Learoyd has gone throughout the trails and taken pictures at almost all of the vista points… check out the photos, map, and even GPS coordinates of the journey! A MyFolsom.com exclusive!
* Folsom, CA Bikeway Map with Photos

Need a Map of Folsom?

Did you know MyFolsom.com hosts a wide variety of maps of Folsom? Whether you are looking for Folsom tourist attractions, parks in Folsom, or trails in Folsom, we can help you out. If you have a particular need for a map that is related to Folsom, please let us know – we can probably accomodate it!

* Folsom Maps

Explore Folsom Parks!

One of the biggest reasons families flock to Folsom is the beautiful parks and trails in the area. 37 (and counting) parks exist in all of Folsom – have you seen them all? Chances are you haven’t. We show you all the parks in Folsom, as well as photos of every park, from large to small. Folsom Parks Map

Sunday Farmers Markets Starts in Folsom

Starting Sunday, July 18, the Folsom Chamber of Commerce and El Dorado County Farm Trails Association will be hosting a certified farmer’s market every Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. The market will be located in the parking lot by the historic railroad turntable.