The Darrington Mountain Bike Trail

Those thinking about mountain biking in the Folsom area of California should head to the Folso Lake. It is located 20 miles from Sacaramento and there area variety of activities at the lake in addition to biking including jet skiing and water skiing. There are a number of bike trails and The Darrington trail is one of the favorites of both locals and visitors. Riders will enjoy a fairly gentle ride, spectacular views, and a number of resting points along the trail. The Darrington Trail is also known as the Salmon Falls Ride. There are a few short climbs along the trail and some slightly challenging descents. You begin your ride on the up a short climb on a cliff overlooking the river. Lake views start to appear around the four mile mark of the ride. If you are up for a bigger challenge, continue on the trail for at least size miles or so. There is a service road that provides an uphill portion that will burn your calves and the climb is complemented by a quick descent. There are a few other trails in the area, so if you live nearby or you are visiting for a few days, you will have plenty of variety for your rides. You may want to research the area and plan a series of challenging and simpler rides during a set period of time.