Pioneer Express Trail and Western States Trail
Newcastle, California
12.4 mi
Distance
4,213 ft
Elev. Gain
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pioneer Express Trail and Western States Trail is a point-to-point trail in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Placer County, California. It is 12 miles long. The nearest town is Newcastle, California, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 186 ft |
| High point | 7.2 mi | 281 ft |
| End | 12.4 mi | 184 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Newcastle, CA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Placer County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(916) 988-0205
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
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8.3 mi awayFolsom Lake State Recreation Area
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