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Lake Folsom to Coloma via the American River.


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Map Key

11.1

Miles

17.9

KM

Singletrack

976' 297 m

High

500' 152 m

Low

1,548' 472 m

Up

1,377' 420 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Trail start is at the Skunk Hollow SP Parking lot with an alternate start at the Acorn Creek Trail (less climbing if you start here). Beginning of trail is steep and very rocky switchback trail unless you use the AC Trailhead.

This cross country trail has a mix of temperate zones. It's about 70% singletrack and 30% fire road. The trail is rolling singletrack with a few flat riding areas - you're usually always climbing or descending. It's very scenic and remote for a foothills ride with no visible homes, roads or signs of civilization for most of the ride.

It's really no easier or harder in either direction, making it a fine out and back.

Contacts

Shared By:

Shayne Holderby with improvements by John Steggall

Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 16 votes

#6462

Overall
  4.2 from 16 votes
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Trail Rankings

#360

in California

#6,462

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5,088 Since Sep 9, 2013
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Photos

Springtime on South Fork ART.
Jan 25, 2017 near Auburn…, CA
Descending South Fork ART.
Mar 23, 2016 near Granite…, CA
Springtime poppies blanket the side of the trail.
Jan 25, 2017 near Auburn…, CA
An amazing day of riding on some prime singletrack.
Apr 23, 2017 near Cameron…, CA
Shunk Hollow
Oct 21, 2013 near Auburn…, CA
Sticking a deep crossing while loaded!
Mar 23, 2016 near Cameron…, CA
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Weather


Current Trail Conditions

All Clear 40 days ago
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Check-Ins

Jul 11, 2023
Chris Henkel
22mi
Jul 7, 2022
Thon Deboer
Started at magnolia ranch. Did not take the correct route at the fork where horses are not allowed 11mi — 14h 00m
Feb 23, 2020
Michael Castle
11.4mi — 12h 30m
Jul 5, 2017
Ryan Schauland
Fun trail, a little overgrown, but well-maintained. A few tough climbs 12mi — 2h 00m
Apr 4, 2017
Tri Geminy
Great scenery
Feb 26, 2017
Death Star
Out-n-back, about 5 mi each way. Trail in good condition. 10.4mi
Sep 1, 2016
Rob Norris
Great weather, trail dry and in good condition 15.6mi — 7h 00m
May 24, 2015
James Lindenberger
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