Name: South Fork ART (American River Trail)
Rating: 3.7

“Lake Folsom to Coloma via the American River.”

— Shayne Holderby

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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.

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Local Club: Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition

Land Manager: BLM California - Mother Lode Field Office

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Jul 5, 2017

Ryan Schauland

Fun trail, a little overgrown, but well-maintained. A few tough climbs 12mi — 2h 00m

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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3.7 from 3 votes

#4

in Folsom Lake

#5971

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3.7 from 3 votes

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All Clear 20 days ago

No major obstacles. Slightly overgrown in a few areas, but all rideable.

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Springtime on Connector Trail

Springtime poppies blanket the side of the trail.

Descending South Fork ART.

The Pena Adobe Mountain Bikers ride Salmon Falls-Darrington Trail.

Sticking a deep crossing while loaded!

An amazing day of riding on some prime singletrack.

Shunk Hollow

South Fork American River and the Sierra in the background.

Trail begins here right behind the bathrooms in parking lot and then goes up!

Start of West Ridge

Good fun!

Looking down at the river...

Panoramic view along the American River Trail

American River View

Valley Switchbacks

Gerle Loop

View from American River Trail Connector.

Ridge Section

View of the American River and descent start

Old dwelling.

Summit Pine

Ridge Summit

Turn Around Point Buildings

Ridgeline

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11.4 Miles 18.3 Kilometers Singletrack	1,687' 514 m Ascent -1,428' -435 m Descent
976' 297 m High 497' 151 m Low	5% Avg Grade (3°) 29% Max Grade (16°)
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South Fork ART (American River Trail)

11.4 Miles 18.3 Kilometers

Singletrack

1,687' 514 m

-1,428' -435 m

976' 297 m

497' 151 m

5%

29%

All Clear

“Lake Folsom to Coloma via the American River.”