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Douglas Y.

Finding the trail is a little confusing but if you park in the library lot its pretty much a few hundred yards down the hill through another parking lot. Once there you can go left to see the bridge and eventually get to Folsom Prison. Along the way you will likely see squirrels, turkeys and lots of deer. If you take the trail to the right you will be in old town within ten to fifteen minutes. We went left to the prison returned to our starting point and then went right to hsve brunch in Folsom. The trail is a great way to get some exercise and wind up in old town for a drink and a bite.

Josiah H.

Love this part of the bike course that takes you along the beautiful American River Bike trail. My cycling group and I would also meeting up early on a Saturday morning near Howe/Hwy 50. And enter the bike trail for a minimum 20 mile ride along side the river, where we'd go typically out to Nimbus Point and back. If we were wanting to get in say a 50 mile ride, then we would make our way to or start in Folsom. And we'd be sure to rider up and through Johnny Cash Trail. I love seeing the different scenery from along the way, and enjoy the different degrees of terrain while out on the trail. Depending on what part of the trail you're on, expect to see various groups out her from dog walkers, to avid runners to cyclists. I've never had issues with any of groups while out here (both cyclists or those on foot). But I know and have heard stories from both sides. As someone who comes out to ride, depending on route, we can be traveling at speeds of 20 to up to 30+ miles an hr in many cases. And trail walkers many times can move out into your path in the blink of an eye. Which is extremely dangerous for all involved. So cyclists are constantly looking out for obstacles on the trail, while others on a slower path may not realize how fast cyclist can appear.

After parking at Folsom Zoo Sanctuary or behind City Hall, veer to the far left and towards the back to the playgrounds.
Belinda C.

We failed miserably at walking to the Johnny Cash Bridge. Given the art installations aren't all yet complete, trail signs are also lacking. The walking path is considered complete. Google Maps seems a better resource than the official trail website: https://folsomcasharttrail.com/Portals/0/Documents/JCT_Trail_Map_072519.pdf Trail is about 2.5 miles long, 2.75 miles according to one website. Only the two bridges are complete. For parking and directions to the trail, I referred to the detailed Yelp review by Stephanie S. Thank you, Stephanie! To find her review, you could search on "Folsom Zoo" or "Robbers Bridge", which are where you should park and the first sight you'll see. Main thing to know is to head towards the back of the City Hall/Folsom Zoo parking lot, stay left, and look for stairs down to the trail. It is not easy or obvious to find this trail entrance. https://www.yelp.com/biz/johnny-cash-trail-folsom?hrid=6Hh3LPBDCY3HB2tNOGlyYQ&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) We saw the Robbers' Ravine Bridge and then lots of signs for the state prison and future art installations. We didn't know the best route to Johnny Cash Bridge after hitting the intersection with a tree-lined trail to Folsom Prison on our left, a curving bike trail under a white bridge to our right, and a path leading up to the bridge on trafficky Natoma St. Of the 3 paths on a hot day, the shady path looked the most inviting and at least had a brown sign mentioning Folsom State Prison, but it was not correct. If you go up onto Natoma Street and stay on the closest side, going right leads you back to where you parked, but you can't go left! The sidewalk ends with a construction sign (hyphen in a circle). Perhaps the sidewalk is on the opposite side of busy Natoma Street? I didn't see a nearby crosswalk, so maybe you need to walk to the nearest intersection? I think you're supposed to go left on East Natoma Street somehow. No "Amazing Race" for me! The clear scenic route would be to follow the underpass bike route, which is what this website suggests doing: https://www.americantrails.org/resources/new-trail-honors-johnny-cash Here's the excerpt: "Visitors on the newer segment of the trail enter an underpass beneath the main prison road to avoid disrupting deliveries and other vehicle traffic. Farther along the trail, is the Johnny Cash Bridge..." My friend said that would be a longer route than Natoma Street, so she didn't want to go. Not many people are on this trail on a weekday afternoon, so my friend didn't feel comfortable exploring and getting lost around here. It's mostly people exercising. Not a whole lot to see yet. I wish there were anticipated dates for each art installation, but fundraising and art creation are still happening. Afterwards, I looked at Google Maps to search for an easier way to walk to Johnny Cash Bridge or Johnny Cash Trail Overcrossing (which is what Google Maps calls it). Folsom Point State Park appears to have two parking lots near it. I haven't tried parking there yet, but maybe a local in Folsom or a more ambitious tourist/walker can verify for me? Parking Lot 1 near Johnny Cash Trail Overcrossing https://goo.gl/maps/Q5iy1fNwVhu4J2uw6 Parking Lot 1 near Johnny Cash Trail Overcrossing https://goo.gl/maps/QQpxXZVhtwdn32Ns9 As Yelp reviewer Shirley M.J. suggested, we ended up driving by Johnny Cash Bridge to photograph it. Because I was the passenger, I was able to take motion photos as we approached it. https://www.yelp.com/biz/johnny-cash-trail-folsom?hrid=TFw_Sm_DlREBkTxwCL8lVA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) Here are some videos about the future art installations, most of which will be created by Adan Romo of Romo Studios: https://vimeo.com/236156304 http://romostudios.com/Projects/Johnny-Cash-Trail Also planned for the future will be the Man in Black statue in the future Legacy Park. The Man in Black statue will be designed by Gary Tillery of Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt Amrany. Legacy Park will be a collaborative design by RRM Design Group and Rotblatt Amrany Studio: https://rotblattamrany.com/man-black-landmark/ https://folsomcasharttrail.com/artwork/meet-the-artists/rotblatt-amrany About the Johnny Cash Trail - Click VIEW MASTER PLAN: https://folsomcasharttrail.com/the-trail/about

Beautiful bridge
Scott S.

We really enjoy this trail. It is completely paved and is a great walk all year long. The hike is very easy if you have kids or are not looking for a challenging trail this is your spot. You walk right along the prison towards the end of the trail. There is a cool bridge and lots of available parking.

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Jennifer S.

One reviewer asked, "Is the trail a loop?" The answer is technically no, but it's easy to make one, and I will explain how. The Johnny Cash Trail begins on a self-named bridge over Lake Natoma Crossing, near the intersection with East Natoma Street, at what used to be a terminus of the American River Bike Trail. It ends when it meets the trail leading over the Truss Bridge, which is part of the American River Bike Trail. Notice how it begins and ends at the American River Bike Trail? Therefore, it is possible to make a loop around the river in either direction by simply connecting the trails. As long as you stay on a main trail in Folsom and keep the river on the same side of you as it was when you started, you probably won't get lost. You can even do a loop that goes all the way around both dams (Folsom and Nimbus) by including the Lake Natoma Bike Trail. One reviewer said, "Watch out for speedy bicyclists!" As an avid hiker and cyclist, I would just like to point out that the easiest way to stay safe on the trail is to simply follow directions. Make sure that you are facing bike traffic, be aware of the fact that it is perfectly legal for them to fly by you at what may feel like a fast speed to you, and be glad that they're doing it here instead of on a main road, which would be more dangerous for everyone. One reviewer said, "I just feel it was frustrating that the trail keeps changing sides of where you can walk." This was a misunderstanding on her part. In Folsom, pedestrians should always walk facing bike traffic. If a bicyclist is truly flying right by you and/or yelling at you, chances are that you are on the wrong side of the road. I agree that signage could be more clear on the Truss Bridge (technically not part of this trail, but close), where, for some reason, pedestrians almost always break the rules by walking on the wrong side, causing safety concerns for cyclists. (I can't tell you the number of times I've been yelled at by a pedestrian for "speeding on the bike trail," which I am practically physically incapable of doing. I clock around 13 miles an hour at best, and the speed limit is 15.) That being said, there are a few cyclists out there who ride in an unsafe manner. If you want to be sure to avoid them, or want a more family-friendly experience, I would recommend the river-front near Sutter Street, or Powerhouse Park, or the Willow Creek Trail. One reviewer said: "You get great views of the prison, hence the name Johnny Cash Trail." True. I would argue that the best views of the prison overall are from the Jedediah Smith hiking trail, but on a good day, you can actually walk right up to Folsom Prison from the Johnny Cash Trail! This is done via an auxiliary trail near the terminus of the Oak Avenue Parkway Trail. Sometimes it's locked, but it's usually open in good weather, when the cows are in town. As other reviewers have pointed out, there is only like, one art installation so far. According to signs on the trail, the rest are still waiting for funding. With all of that in mind, this is currently the best-maintained trail in Folsom. Like any other trail in Folsom, you can expect to see deer, coyote, turkeys, snakes, lizards, bunnies, hawks, eagles, herons, bobcats, etc. Depending on the season, there will usually be an abundance of mushrooms and/or wildflowers.

Trail sign
Marc B.

Paved 2-way trail. Be careful if you stop to take pictures or cross the path because bike riders are constantly flying past you. Apparently the signage can be good depending on where you hop on the trail, but I was a bit puzzled where the trail started and stopped near the Folsom Powerhouse. Does it cross the rainbow bridge? Is it a loop? Is the Jebediah Smith Memorial Trail part of the loop? Either way, I very much enjoyed the scenery and serenity (when you're not near roads).

Joyce T.

Busy trail! Watch out for the bikes! Watch out for walkers! It's a paved 2 way trail that starts at the prison. Goes through open fields, houses and parks. Didn't see water fountains or restrooms on the trail. Veer off to the parks for that. This trail favors bike riders.

Heidi M.

I love getting out in nature and today I took a walk on the Johnny Cash Trail in Folsom, Ca. With my husband on our wedding anniversary. To commemorate our special day, we left a hand painted rock on the path. Though the weather was very hot and we didn't go as far as I would have liked, I knew it was a place I wanted to return to in the future to take in beautiful views and just unwind. The trail has some gorgeous pedestrian bridges on it and I enjoyed the references to Johnny Cash along the way. I recommend walking and hiking along the trail especially because of its close proximity to the historic section of the town which has some good restaurants to dine at after getting your exercise.

Cows along side trail
Michelle B.

This trail is fantastic, however watch out for speedy bicycles watch the markings as to which side you to be walking on or plan on a good time with angry bicyclists. RUDE. Anyways paths are great. Disappointed no Art that we thought was going to be there. Rolling hills will be beautiful in the spring Walk to old Folsom had some good up down works the heart but not so strenuous.

Trail head marker
Eli J.

My brother and I decided to go walk around and check out downtown Folsom. The trail has entry points close to downtown. This is a great place to go for a walk, run, bike, scooter possibly a horse back ride. This is a great site seeing trail. You get glimpses of Folsom prison hence the name Jonny cash trail. This trail is for all levels of endurance and is fairly gentle. I believe there are even trails down to the river to fish or take you or your dogs for a swim. There are bathrooms on part of the trail and some drinking fountains. If you get hungry or want a drink just head back up to downtown and enjoy the local restaurants and tap rooms. You could definitely make a day out of Folsom and the Jonny cash trail.

4/10/2019:  Approaching tower bridge.
Shirley M. F.

4/10/2019: Alrighty, Folks~NO CHEATING! You literally can't stop anywhere taking a snapshot of Johnny Cash Trail's tower bridge-PERIOD! You must literally do a slow drive by or hoof over a quarter to a full mile in order, taking the two photos I took from my brother, Albert's car whizzing by! Seriously: There are a PLETHORA of "NO STOPPING" and "DO NOT PARK" signs along the Natomas Parkway! So, please don't stop or park anywhere! Anyway, in 2016, I began camping at Beal's Point Campground: The entire Folsom Dam along Natomas Parkway was undergoing heavy-around-the-clock construction adding two more dams. Camping seven days' stay was utterly grueling hearing the jackhammers pounding all night caused severe insomnia! By morning, I'd roust myself out of my cot, slipping outside of my tent crawling out on my hands and knees with the proverbial, unsightly bedhead, being blind-sighted by the morning sun, grabbing my coffee cup in hand, and proceeded hiking Johnny Cash Trail: Please keep in mind, I found myself dodging heavy-duty diggers and massive construction vehicles on location, i.e., egregiously precarious! Fast forwarding to April 10, 2019, the entire Natomas Parkway is easy traversing NOW AND peacefully quiet than when I was insane in the brain hiking during the 2016 massive construction! OOOOOooof!

Daisy T.

It was a beautiful morning for our hike yesterday! My friend and I got up before the crack of dawn to take on this trail and get our steps in for the day. The trail is about 6 miles total, 3 miles in and 3 miles back. It wasn't difficult at all, there were some hilly parts, but nothing too drastic. Along the way we saw some wild turkeys and some deer, it was the highlight of our walk! The trail was paved for easy walking, biking, and even running. Please make sure you pay attention as there were signs painted on the ground letting you know which path is for cyclist and pedestrian. It changes throughout the trail, so you don't get mowed down by a cyclist. We've enjoyed this trail and had a really good time! I would recommend this trail to anyone looking to see some nice views and just plain enjoy being out in nature!

Katharine S.

This new section of the trail is great! It is beautifully paved and there are lots of signs indicating that it is the Johnny Cash trail. The art installations are not complete, but there are signs indicating where they will be eventually. The scenery is beautiful, and heading north one gets a great hill workout. The meadowy areas that are marked prison property are gorgeous and the signs are scary enough to convey that for reals, don't jump the fence and trespass. Why only four stars? Because I can never understand on Folsom paved bike trails what the rules are for which side of the trail pedestrians and cyclists are supposed to be on. I swear, in all other places I have lived or visited, both cyclists and pedestrians stay on the far right side. Runners stay on the very far right, and cyclists pass on the left. I understand that this is NOT the way it is done here. Pedestrians and runners appear to stay on the left, which makes absolutely no sense to me. The trail is so new that the painted markings that communicate this nonsense have not been added. Sidenote: I have zero clue why people care so much about Johnny Cash. When I moved to Reno, so many of my acquaintances were like "shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die" to me. Okay... I have since come to realize that Social Distortion's cover of "Ring of Fire" is a decent song to hear once every two months. But it makes me angry whenever people think "Hurt" is a Cash original and NOT a cover of Nine Inch Nails! But if Folsom folks love Cash, more power to them!

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Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge

5.0(3 reviews)
1.2 mi

Love this short walking trail! We parked at the Folsom Powerhouse parking lot $10.55 per permit,…read morethen walked across the street using the crosswalk to get to Folsom Tuss bridge. At first I confused it with Rainbow Bridge but please note Rainbow Bridge is the one where it's heavily used by cars and Folsom Tuss Bridge is the walker bridge for people and bikes. It's illegal to use the Rainbow Bridge. The Johnny Cash Trail starts in this area as well. There were lots of people walking during sunset hours. At the end of the bridge, there's another trail that extends to side of the American River. It is also heavily bike trail area. It's a beautiful view to people watch kayaking below or floating along the river. You can access the river on the side of the bridge as well but watch out for steep areas getting down to the river. Not recommended at all for swimming in the area due to large/medium rocks beneath the water that would cause injuries for those wanting to jump into the river. Otherwise, great place to just enjoy the view and go walking with family.

Having lived in Folsom for about half my life now, I just wanted to clear up some things that I…read morefelt were a little unclear in the previous reviewer's description of Rainbow Bridge. Parking: While you can park across the street for a fee at Powerhouse SHP, there are also free public parking lots at the lower corner of Riley and Scott Street. These parking lots are technically slightly further away from the Rainbow Bridge, but are closer to the Truss Bridge, which is the one you can legally walk or cycle across. Walking: It's been illegal to walk across the Rainbow Bridge since shortly after I moved to Folsom for the first time, which was around 2001. The bridge that you can actually walk across is the Historic Truss Bridge (technically part of the American River Bike Trail), the large wooden bridge that is easily viewable from the Rainbow Bridge. Trails: There are indeed many dozens of miles of trails in Folsom, although they aren't affiliated with or connected to the Rainbow Bridge, that I know of. The Johnny Cash Trail runs down from the dam, roughly parallel to East Natoma, until it meets the portion of the American River Bike Trail that runs parallel to Riley/Greenback. From there, one can ride towards Sutter Street to the Lake Natoma Bike Trail, or over the Truss Bridge to the Jedediah Smith Memorial section of the American River Bike Trail (which is also the only section of bike trail to pass directly underneath the Rainbow Bridge). Relaxing: I agree, this is a great place to relax! Just don't do it on the bridge, or under the bridge, since that is, again, illegal. Wildlife: This time of year, it is perfectly normal to see rattlesnakes, king snakes, bunnies, deer, coyotes, hawks, eagles, and bobcats in the area. (Flashing back to this time I was walking across the Truss Bridge on a date with this guy and he said, "Did I tell you I saw a beaver right over there?" And when I said, "Really?" He pointed just down the river and said, "Yeah, right over there at the Folsom Zoo.") Jumping: Don't do it. Many people have been paralyzed or otherwise seriously injured jumping off of this bridge, which is how it became illegal to cross in the first place. The riverbed underneath is relatively shallow, and is full of large jagged rocks and construction waste. Stay safe.

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Historic Truss Bridge

Historic Truss Bridge

5.0(1 review)
1.2 mi

The Historic Truss Bridge is the bridge over Lake Natoma that runs parallel to, and can be seen…read morefrom, the Rainbow Bridge in Historic Folsom. There are a lot of cool bridges in Folsom, but the Historic Truss Bridge probably has the neatest story of them all. Built in 1893 by the San Francisco Bridge Company, the Historic Truss Bridge was supposed to be "replaced" by the adjacent Rainbow Bridge, which was built in 1917. In 1930, the Truss Bridge was purchased by Siskiyou County, which placed the bridge over the Klamath River in Walker, where it remained until the 1990s. When Siskiyou County decided to replace the Historic Truss Bridge, Folsom decided to purchase it back, and to return it to its original location. Most of the original construction elements were kept, but some of the parts that had to be replaced were used to construct the nearby walkway down to the gazebo below the bridge. The bridge is now mainly used as a bicycle and pedestrian pathway. Technically part of the Jedediah Smith Memorial section of the American River Bike Trail, it connects the latter trail to the Johnny Cash Trail and Historic Folsom, where the terminus to the Lake Natoma Bike trail is located. My favorite thing about this bridge are the funny signs on either side, which read: $ 5 FINE FOR DRIVING OVER THIS BRIDGE FASTER THAN A WALK $ 25 FINE FOR DRIVING MORE THAN 20 HEAD OF HORSES, 50 HEAD OF CATTLE OR 200 SHEEP, HOGS OR GOATS OVER THIS BRIDGE AT ONE TIME The bridge is within walking distance of Folsom's Historic District and Sutter Street, and is accessible via the bike path. Pedestrians should always face bike traffic in Folsom, but virtually no one follows these rules on the Truss Bridge, so watch out. Lots of people come here to just wander around and pose for photos. The Historic Truss Bridge is the best place to view the Rainbow Bridge from, since it is only a couple hundred yards away. There is a (non-accessible) walking path between the two. It's also a fantastic place to get a view of Lake Natoma, especially looking towards the prison and the dam. The best time to visit the bridge is either sunrise or sunset, when the views over the river are spectacular.

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Historic Truss Bridge - View of Truss bridge during heavy rain in 2017

View of Truss bridge during heavy rain in 2017

Historic Truss Bridge - Truss bridge as seen from American River Bike Trail on May 3 2022

Truss bridge as seen from American River Bike Trail on May 3 2022

Historic Truss Bridge - Sign, Truss Bridge straight ahead, Rainbow Bridge to the left

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Sign, Truss Bridge straight ahead, Rainbow Bridge to the left

Jim Konopka Volunteer Bridge

Jim Konopka Volunteer Bridge

5.0(1 review)
1.4 mi

The Jim Konopka Volunteer Bridge is a beautiful long wooden bridge spanning several hundred yards…read moreover Humbug Creek in Folsom. Located between the Overlook at Blue Ravine and Humbug Creek, the bridge is part of the Humbug Willow Creek Bike Trail. It was built by volunteers over a period of several weekends about 15 years ago, and is named after Folsom's senior trail planner. The entire bridge is flat and shaded. Due to it's beauty, as well as its proximity to large apartment complexes, the trail is very popular. For cyclists, I would recommend riding slowly, since there are almost always pedestrians, turkeys, or cats on the bridge. The best time to ride over it is early in the morning, or mid-day during the week, when it isn't as crowded. I'm not sure exactly how long the bridge is, but it takes me about 25 seconds to ride across it at a reasonable pace. It takes a few minutes to walk across. The closest parking to the bridge is on Creekside, but it only takes about 10 minutes to walk there from Target via the Willow Creek trail. The green bridge that crosses over East Bidwell is part of the same trail, and is only a few hundred yards away. Even though it's not too far from the main road, the sounds of the creek and the birds fill the air, and make the bridge a really peaceful place to be. This is an ideal spot to take guests for a walk, or to take family photos, or make TikToks of turkeys (which I have personally recently done). Overall, this is one of the most beautiful walking and cycling bridges in Folsom. It's a perfect example of why our town slogan is "distinctive by nature."

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Jim Konopka Volunteer Bridge
Jim Konopka Volunteer Bridge
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St. John the Baptist Church and Cemetary

St. John the Baptist Church and Cemetary

3.0(1 review)
1.8 mi

Located AT 1100 NATOMA STREET between Sibley and Folsom Blvd. is St. John the Baptist's Historical…read moreChurch and Cemetery. I've been here with my daughter several times now. What appears to be an old dilapidated house is actually the original St. John the Baptist Church, established in 1857. Apparently, it was Folsom's only Catholic church for over 100 years. The building across the street, which currently houses The Bridge Community Church, was built as a new location for St. John's, but was later sold when the newest location on Montrose was completed. According to St. John's website, this old building, which is now considered a historical landmark, is still used for special occasions, such as weddings and holiday masses. Personally, I haven't seen the inside of the church, but the outside is in serious need of restoration. To me, the most interesting features of this landmark are the historical tomb stones. Some of them have fascinating inscriptions. Some have tacky gates around them that look like they belong in a cheesy Halloween movie. And some appear to be forgotten and neglected in the back of the yard. The grass is very overgrown, and the property does not seem to be very well maintained, overall. Other than that, though, this is a cool cemetery with a chill history. EDIT: I'm not sure why it was edited, but the correct address is, in fact, 1100 NATOMA STREET. The address that it was edited to on Montrose is the address for the replacement church that was built many decades later.

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St. John the Baptist Church and Cemetary
St. John the Baptist Church and Cemetary
St. John the Baptist Church and Cemetary

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Folsom Prison

Folsom Prison

4.2(22 reviews)
0.9 mi

Unlike some of the other reviewers here (who've written some truly hilarious narratives), I didn't…read morehave the chance to stay at Folsom Prison. But I really wanted to see Folsom and while on the way to Folsom Lake State Recreation Area with friends, we noticed a sign for the Folsom Prison Museum. Naturally, curiosity won out and we took a much desired detour. Despite having checked online and learning the museum is closed for the foreseeable future (likely budget related), we still decided to drive onto the prison campus anyway to at least see the outside. Mission accomplished! Not only did we find the museum and snap a bunch of fun photos but we also ended up meeting two of the friendliest prison guards imaginable (please note: they're also the only prison guards I've ever met, but still!). They generously took the time to share stories about the prison's history, current conditions, and even fun trivia like the fact that all California license plates are made here at Folsom. Incredible! Oh! I also got a Junior Correctional Officer sticker, how fun!!! Their kindness and willingness to chat really made the stop worthwhile, even without stepping inside the museum. Which, by the way, the museum is the old warden's residence! While I'd love to return if the museum ever reopens, I'll definitely pass on the chance to spend a night here as an official guest. Still, for a quick, quirky, and historic stop, Folsom Prison delivered.

The Johnny Cash trail was interesting to say the least. Definitely wear sunscreen as the sun beams…read moredown, you'll get your steps in for sure. This is not for the weak or slightly interested. Pay attention to the signage so you'll see where to go. The informational plaques here and there are nice. It's still cool to see wildlife I. The distance or the areas around.

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Folsom Prison
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Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge - Fog and Christmas lights on bridge

Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge

4.5(2 reviews)
0.8 mi

3/27/2026: First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail…read more Backstory: During Easter 2016, I packed well over 10K worth of household goods and commissioned a Folsom Storage Company storing my possessions. Next, I began camping reservations using my Veteran's Park Pass at Beals State Park Campground, Rattlesnake State Park Campground, Yosemite's Wawona Campground, Turlock State Park Campground, welp~pretty much all State and Federal Campgrounds WEST of The Rocky Mountains, etc. camping one week each from Easter 2016 until, July 2017. It was fun camping everywhere due to the fact I was HOMELESS~eek; however, my El Dorado County House was finally built and completed its construction at the end of July 2017. Then, my homelessness happily ended. Anyway, while camping at both State Parks--Beals State Park Campground and Rattlesnake State Park Campground plus, driving on Natomas Road and the Folsom-Auburn Road were all undergoing major construction. The State Parks and the roads were ALL a humongous mess especially, Natomas Road! Driving from Beals State Park to Ranch 99 to Oaks Parkway via Natomas Road, there were Earth Movers dotting the roadway--traffic was backed up causing a lot of congestion. Then, I noticed two pillars and a bridge connecting the two pillars under construction . . . Questioning--What was the reason for the building construction and the reason observing one pillar built on each side of Natomas Road: "Gee~is there going to be a gate access to FOLSOM PRISON????" Regardless, I was shocked! I just didn't understand why the City Of Folsom would install two pillars and a bridge which just happens to be ADJACENT and less than a quarter mile from FOLSOM PRISON! About a year later, I noticed the Johnny Cash sign! Ahhhhh~~The two pillars and the bridge happens to be a commemoration for Johnny Cash performing at FOLSOM PRISON! Aside, I know I took photos of the two pillars and the bridge posting my photos on YELP! YET, I can't find none of my photos I took of the two pillars and bridge as well as all my photos camping at Beals State Park, the Folsom Dam construction, etc.! Where did ALL my photos go, eh, YELP???? https://yelp.to/5ZZoZwPyyO

The Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge is a concrete bike bridge over Folsom Lake Crossing near East…read moreNatoma in Folsom. It was constructed in 2017 with recycled and reclaimed materials. Starting where the American River Bike auxiliary trail over Folsom Dam ends, this is officially the beginning of the Johnny Cash Art Trail. The bridge itself is art, with architecture similar to the nearby Folsom Prison. According to the website, the towers on either side of the bridge are modeled after the East Gate at the prison, where Johnny Cash took some of his most famous photos. Several planned public art works are to be placed near the bridge in the future, including the Man in Black, the Ring of Fire, the Rusty Cage, and Cash's Pick. Throughout the year, the bridge is amply decorated with flags and lights, depending on the season. Pretty soon, it should be decorated with military flags to celebrate Memorial Day. After that, it will feature American flags for most of the summer. Riding (or walking) over the bridge takes one through the two lines of flags (since they're hung over both sides of the bridge, which is also the trail). On a windy day, the noise of the flags flapping fades out the sounds of traffic down below. For selfie enthusiasts, the bridge makes an excellent backdrop, with or without the flags. Currently, the nearest parking is either in the Brigg's Ranch area, or on the other side of the dam. In the future, there is going to be a new parking lot for the trail on the corner of Folsom Lake Crossing and East Natoma, which is practically next to the bridge. According to the website, it will feature 25 parking spaces, 2 of which will be ADA accessible. Overall, this bridge is sturdy, convenient, beautiful, and environmentally friendly. I can't wait to see what it looks like when all of the nearby art installations are complete.

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Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge - Christmas lights on bridge

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Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge - 3/27/2026:  First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

3/27/2026: First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

Johnny Cash Overpass Bridge - 3/27/2026:  First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

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3/27/2026: First-Born Daughter drove underneath Johnny Cash Bridge Trail.

Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent House - House

Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent House

3.0(1 review)
2.0 mi

The Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent's House is yet another one of Historic Folsom's spots…read moreon the National Register for Historic Places. While the address is technically on Oakdale Street, the house is actually visible from Folsom Blvd. It sits just behind the Folsom Parkway Rail Trail, in front of the old rail yards between Natoma and Bidwell. A sign outside the house reads: "Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent's House This house was built around 1915 for the railroad section superintendent and his family. From here, the superintendent oversaw Folsom's junction railroad operations until the late 1950's. The superintendent's house is listed on the National Register for Historic Places." To be honest, it's not the most interesting landmark I've come across in Folsom. I had to read the application for the NRHP to find out what was even special about it. Apparently, the architecture is unique. Also, the Southern Pacific Railroad had some very interesting housing hierarchies for its employees, housing them in everything from bungalows to box cars. This landmark is one of the best remaining examples of how a high-ranking employee was housed. For more information, I would recommend reading the NRHP paperwork, which is currently available on the NPS website at: https://bit.ly/3kR2ukh There is no parking near the landmark, but it is within walking distance from either the Historic Folsom or Glenn lightrail station via the Parkway Rail Trail.

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Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent House - House

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Johnny Cash Trail - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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