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South Fork ART (American River Trail)

 3.5 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Sacramento Valley
  4. …Sacramento and Folsom
  5. Folsom Lake
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11.4 Miles 18.3 Kilometers


Singletrack

1,687' 514 m

Ascent

-1,428' -435 m

Descent

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

976' 297 m

High

497' 151 m

Low

Shared By Shayne Holderby

Conditions

Unknown
History
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“Lake Folsom to Coloma via the American River.”

— Shayne Holderby
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Dogs Unknown

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Description

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

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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Stewarded by Folsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 4 votes

#7

in Folsom Lake

#12900

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  3.5 from 4 votes
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#7

in Folsom Lake

#1,032

in California

#12,900

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Springtime on South Fork ART.
Springtime on South Fork ART.
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Descending South Fork ART.
Descending South Fork ART.
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Springtime poppies blanket the side of the trail.
Springtime poppies blanket the side of the trail.
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Sticking a deep crossing while loaded!
Sticking a deep crossing while loaded!
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An amazing day of riding on some prime singletrack.
An amazing day of riding on some prime singletr…
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Shunk Hollow
Shunk Hollow
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