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Salmon Falls Mountain Bike Trail
Folsom, California
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
20 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 6/12/10 by nameused |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 14 miles | Global Rank: #687 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 116 | Wishlist: 48 |
| Avg. Speed: 0.15 mph | Avg. Time: 84hr 58min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +3,629/-2,834 ft (based on partial GPS data) |
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Description: "The trail heads west from the bridge. It hugs the north side of the American River canyon, with some rather extreme sections of singletrack and rocks. The first 200 yards of the trail are 'hike-a-bike' and I really mean it. From that point forward, the Salmon Falls trail follows the contour of the cliffs. It winds in and out of chapparel, oaks, manzanita and other lower Sierra flora. Local fauna has been known to include the rattlesnake, coyote, deer, bovine and human life forms. Ride with care and please remember that since it is an out-and-back trail, others may be coming your way. Technically the trail is not too bad. The first 200 yards are the most challenging, but this is a trail that keeps you 'on your toes.' There are many baby heads, rocks, roots and divets that can throw an unaware rider around. It is also a great trail to learn how to ride by the seat of your pants. Total elevation gain on the trail is somewhere in the neighborhood of 200 feet. It is a perfect trail for those who are just getting used to riding again after a long, wet winter on the couch. You can ride this trail anytime of the year, but summers can be HOT. Winters can be nice especially after a nice rain, since the trail is sand based and holds quite a bit of water.
added in 2003 by guest
Description: "The trail heads west from the bridge. It hugs the north side of the American River canyon, with some rather extreme sections of singletrack and rocks. The first 200 yards of the trail are 'hike-a-bike' and I really mean it. From that point forward, the Salmon Falls trail follows the contour of the cliffs. It winds in and out of chapparel, oaks, manzanita and other lower Sierra flora. Local fauna has been known to include the rattlesnake, coyote, deer, bovine and human life forms. Ride with care and please remember that since it is an out-and-back trail, others may be coming your way. Technically the trail is not too bad. The first 200 yards are the most challenging, but this is a trail that keeps you 'on your toes.' There are many baby heads, rocks, roots and divets that can throw an unaware rider around. It is also a great trail to learn how to ride by the seat of your pants. Total elevation gain on the trail is somewhere in the neighborhood of 200 feet. It is a perfect trail for those who are just getting used to riding again after a long, wet winter on the couch. You can ride this trail anytime of the year, but summers can be HOT. Winters can be nice especially after a nice rain, since the trail is sand based and holds quite a bit of water.
added in 2003 by guest 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by jason_m on June 19, 2010
A great trail. There's video of it at www.sacramentooutdoorssports.com under their mountain bike section
reviewed by nameused on June 12, 2010
Awesome trail! Took a little while to find it, passed by it twice then finally asked a ranger and they directed us there. Beginning was fun and difficult at the same time. Middle was mostly flat with a multiple downhill runs. I took three other guys with me, and I think we all crashed at least once sometime on the trail. I'm intermediate, but they're beginners and we all did fine. Fun fun trail!
Similar Trail: Sweetwater
reviewed by Mammoth4160 on May 24, 2010
This is a great training trail. Spring is best, water crossings within the small ravines and the wildlife and flowers makes a great trip. Hill climbs are short but demanding and view of Folsom lake is almost 90 precent of the ride. Only issue.. single track and it goes both ways.. many tight spots and you need to be on your game or get run off the trail during the weekends.
Similar Trail: Sweet water
reviewed by Crazyman10 on February 21, 2010
Wasnt all that good of a trail i got real tired and lots of uphills and hardwork put in. Recommended: Don't bring lots of stuff like a big camelbak or overhalling of clothes on. Thats probably my mistake. But ya can you hunt out there cause there is a lot of wildlife. Plus when i rode it today i heard gun shots and there was a fence and i looked on google earth and saw that someone lived right there and if they were shooting then its county owned and was wondering if all that is county owned please answer cause i plan on hunting it for turkey season next month(lots of turkey)
* Review edited 2/22/2010
Similar Trail: Havent ridden anything like this
reviewed by AK_Dan on December 3, 2009
Awesome. The first mile was kind of a drag but after that I really got into the flow and pounded out the trail as an out & back, turning around just short of the campground. Trail is a great mix of flowy field/forest riding and techie rock patches. You will climb and then drop the same 200 ft a dozen or more times in 9 miles only to turn around and do it again on the way out. I rode midweek and it wasn’t bad but can tell this is a popular ride and will be crowded on the weekends, for all the right reasons, nice trail.
reviewed by damianregalado on November 10, 2009
This trail is pretty fun. Not bad for an out and back. For the record... Who would want to mountain bike out to a location and hunt black bears?... How would you get the bear back?
Similar Trail: Haven't ridden any like this around here yet.
reviewed by allenmiller on October 17, 2009
Very nice trail. do any of you know if any one hunts out there. Last time I was out there I saw a 300lb black bear. Would Like to know if i can ride and hunt the same area?
reviewed by thedaver16 on November 23, 2008
have ridden four times since november, great trail very fun single track, with enough technical sections to keep you focused and make the ride super exciting. today was my first time riding it(came up from SF area) and I will come back soon hopefully before heavy rains come * Review edited 11/23/2008
* Review edited 1/29/2009
reviewed by Stacey_Andres on April 12, 2008
This is a great ride with a little bit of everything. Starts with a rocky climb and the terrain continues to change up throughout. Just a whole lot of fun.
reviewed by rfriedman on January 31, 2008
Great trail if crowds are low. I rode during the winter after a rain and the trail was in great shape (drains well). First few minutes are rocky with some technical spots, but the trail has a great variety overall of smooth single track, short climbs/descents, and rocky/technical challenges.
Similar Trail: Forest Hill Divide Loop Rockville Mr Toad's if you like the mix of technical and sweeping single track
reviewed by ncohen on April 26, 2007
the trail is really about 10 miles one way--20 miles out and back
reviewed by caridefast on December 19, 2006
This trail is my local favorite -- mostly because of the proximity to my house although I must say the trail grows on me more and more each time I ride it. While there are no major climbs (or descents) to speak of, there are many opprotunities to test your bike placement skills. Don't get me wrong, you will climb a bit, but shortly thereafter, you will wind up riding right back down an equal elevation of your last climb. This trail has at least 7 or 8 creek bed crossings -- many of which are a part of a 180 degree swithcback.... You'll almost always be well served to choose a line with the fewest rocks in your way as you climb your way out of each switchback. Hard tail riders will choose their lines wisely as the trial is delveloping ruts and showing more and more embedded rock as the years press on. Full suspension will allow you to more or less ride wherever you wish on the trail although some of the erosion ditches are getting so big that you'll probably want to avoid those no matter what.
Similar Trail: Locally, perhaps some of the stuff up in Auburn -- though you'll want to be much more ready to climb up there.
reviewed by jeyroz on July 3, 2006
Follow up review... I set out on a repeat ride of Salmon Falls and again found the ride a good blend of beginner and intermediate single track. Some of the inclines (or declines depending on your direction) provide a good opportunity to practice your technical riding skills as the rocky terrain will certainly challenge a new rider's ability to control and pedal his/her ride. I will be riding SF again in the morning (3rd time) with a new set of pedals and hope to learn even more from the experience.
reviewed by jeyroz on June 26, 2006
I set out on my hardtail after only having ridden 3 other trails in Auburn, Ca. As a new rider, I found this trail to be manageable and not as technical as I had been led to believe. The terain provides a strong workout and will challenge a new rider's concentration. All in all, the trek is one that I will do again.
reviewed by tmartin72 on December 21, 2005
Great for a night ride. A roller coaster ride with a couple of tricky sections. Different options if you explore. Good work out if you go all the way back to peninsula camp ground and back. I still have not figured out where the Mickey Mouse trails starts.
Similar Trail: Foresthill Divide
reviewed by Juan_Gear on June 23, 2005
Was a lot of fun on the single speed. Becomes a new trail.
Similar Trail: Sweet Water s
reviewed by Juan_Gear on June 12, 2005
Its O.K. if you link sweet water and do the loop over the hill to Mickey Mouse
reviewed by gar29 on October 24, 2004
Check out the bridge that exposed during fall/winter. It makes a great loop with the Sweetwater Trail on the other side of the river.
reviewed by Big_B on June 18, 2004
Good ride, watch out for rattlers. Great place to swim in the lake near the end (before the hill).
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