Sweetwater Trail, Folsom State Recreational Area

Date: 10 Juny 2026 from 8:30 am – 111:30 am. * Please try to be on time.  We try to start walking promptly at start time.

 Description:  Sweetwater Creek Trail is off Salmon Falls Road and heads out to the South Fork of the American River.  There is limited parking at the trailhead for about 10 cars, so please try to ride with others.

Leader: Nancy Dagle, nancykayaker@att.net

What to bring: Water, hat, snack, walking stick might be useful and warm or cold weather protection. In some locations there is a risk of exposure to poison oak-be on the lookout!

Amenities on-site: There are no restroom facilities.  There is no cell reception at the trailhead, but there is nearer the river.

Waiver: Sign upon arrival.

Meet up spot: Meet at the trail head parking lot map.

Parking info: Parking is free at the trailhead.

Driving directions from Sacramento:

• Travel east on Highway 50.
• Take exit 30B El Dorado Hills Blvd.
• Drive north on El Dorado Hills for about 3.5 miles to Green Valley Road.
• As you cross Green Valley Road at 3.5 miles it becomes Salmon Falls Road.
• Follow Salmon Falls Road right toward Pilot Hill at the fork 1/4 miles past Green Valley Road.
• Continue on Salmon Falls Road about 4 miles and at the curve at the bottom of a long descent into Sweetwater Ravine the trailhead gate will be on your left with a small turnout for cars.
• There isn’t a sign at the trailhead, only a metal gate. If you pass it, there are some driveways about 100 yards ahead that can be used for turning around.