Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
The Johnny Cash Trail begins at the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park building, where paid parking is available. There is additional free street parking nearby.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
The trail follows a course through quiet city streets before heading into the grassy hillsides surrounding Folsom State Prison.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
The trail remains paved, and provides a mixed use path for hikers, joggers, and bicyclists.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
Tracing the edge of Folsom State Prison.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
The route follows along the hilly slopes of Folsom nearby the banks of the American River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
A signed pedestrian bridge connects the trail to its eastern endpoint beside the Folsom Dam. Hikers can connect to a paved multiuse path on the American River's north bank to complete the loop trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
Folsom Dam spillway in view.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
Municipal trail paralleling the American River's north bank completes the loop trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/20/2023
A final pedestrian bridge crosses the American River to return hikers to the beginning of the hike.