Enjoy Folsom's many walking and biking trails

Announcements:

NEW FUND-RAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH GROUPS!

Youth Groups can raise money for their organization by providing volunteers for one of our many fuel ladder reduction, weed abatement and related projects along Folsom Trails. Details on the program and an application form can be found at the following links: INFORMATION

APPLY NOW!

The Chipper Returns

Yay! The chipper is back in action. Big thanks to the city crews for getting us up and running again. This is on the trail just off Bowen Circle in the Parkway. Note the before and after views. We will be working our way to our other work sites as time permits. We appreciate the patience of the neighborhoods as we catch up as quickly as possible. (Photo added 08-14-2026)

About the Parkway Trails

Folsom, California, is fortunate to have a wonderful, ever-expanding network of trails--ideal for bicycling, commuting, jogging, walking, or just wandering.

Over 50 miles of trails meander throughout the city, connecting beautiful open spaces, natural areas, friendly neighborhoods, parks, businesses, and other trail systems, including the American River Parkway.

An additional 30 miles of trails are gradually being added as part of the Folsom Plan Area south of Hwy 50.

See more information about Folsom Trails:

TRAILS/MAPS

Upcoming Events

When? What? Where?

08-20-2026, 5-7pm

Fire Fuel Removal - Thursday

Our efforts will remove dead brush and other fire fuel to help prevent fires. Where: Meet on the trail near Buckbrush Drive and Humbug Creek Drive (see map). Follow signs to the sign-in table. No pre-registration required. If you have gloves, great! Tools (and gloves) will be provided. Dress: Closed-toed shoes are REQUIRED. We recommend gloves, long pants, and long sleeves (to protect from sun and scratches).

Bring a water bottle; FOFP will provide water refills. Questions? Contact Glenn Hermanson at specialprojects@friendsof folsomparkways.org/. Click below for a look at a map to the event:

08-22-2026, 8-10am

Fire Fuel Removal - Saturday

Our efforts will remove dead brush and other fire fuel to help prevent fires. Where: trail near Buckbrush Drive and Humbug Creek Drive (see map). Follow signs to the sign-in table. No pre-registration required. If you have gloves, great! Tools (and gloves) will be provided. Dress: Closed-toed shoes are REQUIRED. We recommend gloves, long pants, and long sleeves (to protect from sun and scratches).

Bring a water bottle; FOFP will provide water refills. Questions? Contact Glenn Hermanson at specialprojects@friendsof folsomparkways.org/. Click below for a look at a map to the event:

08-27-2026, 5-7pm

Fire Fuel Removal - Thursday

Bring a water bottle; FOFP will provide water refills. Questions? Contact Glenn Hermanson at specialprojects@friendsof folsomparkways.org/. Click below for a look at a map to the event:

08-29-2026, 8-10am

Fire Fuel Removal - Saturday

Bring a water bottle; FOFP will provide water refills. Questions? Contact Glenn Hermanson at specialprojects@friendsof folsomparkways.org/. Click below for a look at a map to the event:

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News on the Parkways

2026-07-19

Fire Fuel removal moving effective July 23

Our efforts have proceeded quicker than expected, so the events are moving to the new location at BuckBrush Dr. and Humbug Creek Dr. sooner than planned. See the Events section for more information--- JOIN US IF YOU CAN!

2026-07-15

Handel's Ice Cream Fundraiser on July 23 and Aug 6

Two fundraisers for FoFP are scheduled at Folsom's Handel's Ice Cream, 1101 E. Bidwell St. Support Folsom’s trails and get a scoop, pint, or quart of your favorite Handel’s ice cream or buy a gift card to use whenever you want a cold treat! Mention Friends of Folsom Parkways and 20% of proceeds will go to our organization! Valid only on July 23 and August 6, 2026. Click below to view the graphic!

2026-07-12

Missing Bin Coverage by Folsom Times

Do you have any information that will help us recover the stolen bins? Please provide it to us and help our community service work continue! Check below for the Folsom Times Report:

2026-07-10

Bins stolen! Fox 40 News Report.

Glenn Hermanson is interviewed about FoFP's fire/fuel bins being stolen twice this month!

2026-02-24

Gold Mountain Ca News on Fire/Fuel Project

Another news organization recognizes our efforts in their article: "Volunteers protect Folsom from wildfire." Click the link below to read the article and view the video:

2026-02-11

Mayor Justin Raithal points to Friends of Folsom Parkways as a model of successful collaboration.

During the State of the City address, Folsom Mayor Justin Raithal emphasized how partnerships, including those with community organizations, are essential to preserving the city’s quality of life, pointing to Friends of Folsom Parkways as a model of successful collaboration. “2025 was a banner year for the public-private partnership we have with the Friends of Folsom Parkways”… "Folsom’s impressive network of trails continues to expand and be a source of pride and connection for our city,” concluded Mayor Raithel.

2026-02-11

Channel 40 News on FoFP Fire Reduction Efforts

Click the link below to watch Channel 40 News enlightening coverage of Friends of Folsom Parkways' successful efforts to make the city of Folsom safer from fire damage.

2025-11-21

$10,000 Legacy Sponsor Joins FoFP

After personally observing the progress this organization has been making with our Fuel Ladder work, Eric Eichenlaub of the newly created Eichenlaub Foundation decided to become our first Legacy Sponsor Member.

Adopt-A-Trail Program

Friends of Folsom Parkways is the coordinator for Folsom City's Adopt-A-Trail Program. Do you have a favorite section of the Folsom trail system? Volunteer to adopt that section, keep it free of litter and debris, and even become a financial sponsor. Information about the program is available on the City's website. Follow the link below for complete information about this program: How to ADOPT-A-TRAIL
For information about trail availability and location, contact the Adopt-A-Trail Coordinator: Contact ADOPT-A-TRAIL

Click this map for a downloadable Folsom Trails Map

About the Friends of Folsom Parkways

Our volunteer mission is to:

increase awareness of the parkways,
raise funds for parkway development,
educate the community on parkway issues,
influence development proposals to the benefit of the parkways,
identify areas of Folsom worthy of inclusion in the parkway system.

Friends of Folsom Parkways Meetings:

Meetings are at 6:30pm--Everyone is welcome!
Usually held the 2nd Thursday of the Month in:
Hinkle Creek Nature Center, 7000 Baldwin Dam Rd., Folsom, California.

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