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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area/California

Sweetwater Trail

2.7 mi

Distance

85 ft

Elev. Gain

56m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Sweetwater Trail is a point-to-point trail in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in El Dorado County, California. It is 2.7 miles long and gains 85 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is El Dorado Hills, 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

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Elevation Profile

Min:143 ft

Max:166 ft

Gain:49 ft

Loss:54 ft

Trail Details

Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.

Route Type: Point to Point

Official sources & verification

Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation

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Source of truth

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.

Where it is

Nearest town:: El Dorado Hills, CA · about 3 mi away
County:: El Dorado 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.

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Operator:(916) 988-0205

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