Salmon Falls Trail to Flagstaff Hill
Trail
14.1 mile
22.7 kilometer
loop
85% Singletrack
Very Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
1,929'
588 m
Descent: -1,927' -587 m
High: 1,397' 426 m
Low: 471' 144 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 48% (25°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“This route features the Salmon Falls Trail with a climb and descent of Flagstaff Hill.”
— Matt HindmanThis has been hidden from our maps to prevent overlap with existing trails, or because our research has found there is no legal access.
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Overview
This route features amazing views and extremely technical, rocky singletrack for more experienced riders.
Description
This is an alternate route splitting off from the popular Salmon Falls Trail (aka Darrington Trail) near Lake Folsom, California.
Head west/southwest on Salmon Falls (Darrington Trail) looking for the split just after the switchback at Hancock Creek. From here, expect a very steep climb ( > 20% grade in some sections) up to the top of Flagstaff Hill on Salmon Falls Rd, which is a granny gear trail at best.
Turn left onto the Flagstaff Hill Connector and get ready for a rowdy descent. The payoff at the top on Mickey Mouse Connector Trail is worth the climb with great views of Folsom Lake and surrounding area and two highly technical and extreme downhill singletrack sections ( > 30% grade) with lots of challenging rocky descents and switchbacks.
As a lollipop loop, you'll meet back with Salmon Falls Rd which you'll retrace back to the Salmon Falls (Darrington Trail) back to the parking area.
Head west/southwest on Salmon Falls (Darrington Trail) looking for the split just after the switchback at Hancock Creek. From here, expect a very steep climb ( > 20% grade in some sections) up to the top of Flagstaff Hill on Salmon Falls Rd, which is a granny gear trail at best.
Turn left onto the Flagstaff Hill Connector and get ready for a rowdy descent. The payoff at the top on Mickey Mouse Connector Trail is worth the climb with great views of Folsom Lake and surrounding area and two highly technical and extreme downhill singletrack sections ( > 30% grade) with lots of challenging rocky descents and switchbacks.
As a lollipop loop, you'll meet back with Salmon Falls Rd which you'll retrace back to the Salmon Falls (Darrington Trail) back to the parking area.
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Feb 21, 2018
Marc Emmett
Downhill narrow, steep, and bumpy road. Too much air in the tires probably. Trail was hurtful today
15mi
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