Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/09/2023
The trailhead is at a parking area nearest to the historic Mormon Island site. Visitors must pay a parking fee.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/09/2023
A short gravel road climbs quickly from the parking area toward the edge of Folsom Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/09/2023
There are multiple paths that will get you to the site. The easiest and most direct is following the trail along the lakeshore.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/09/2023
Mormon Island comes into view.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/09/2023
During all but drought conditions, the historic townsite is not actually accessible due to water cutting off the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/09/2023
Mormon Island in what is now Folsom Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/09/2023
Mormon Island.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/09/2023
The return path leaves the lakeshore and follows a trail inside the treeline.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/09/2023
This path is dirt single track.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/09/2023
Returning to the trailhead from Mormon Island.