March 28, 2010 9:30 AM - 34 attended

Jenkinson Lake Trail 9 miles intermediate

Folsom Park & Ride (map)

Selected By: A former member

This is a cool hike because the trail goes all the way around the lake.

The trailhead is at the end of the second dam.
Turn left just past the second dam into the visitor parking area.
Estimated time to trailhead 11:00am.

We'll start out along the south shore as we head toward Park Creek, where we’ll take a side trail to the bottom of the waterfall and stop for a short break and to reconvene.

We'll continue until about 1pm, then stop for lunch near one of the restrooms and picnic areas.

This is a moderate level hike due to the distance.
Distance: ~9 miles
Duration: 4–5 hours of hiking plus an hour for lunch
Dogs on leash, please clean up after.
Dogs are NOT allowed in the lake because it is a drinking reservoir.

Directions to Sly Park (Jenkinson Lake):
Hwy 50 to Pollock Pines (about 1 hour from Sacramento)
Exit Sly Park Road - Right on Sly Park Road for about 5 miles, past the resort entrance.
Left on Mormon Immigrant Trail, go about a mile and look for off-road parking immediately after the second dam.

More Information: http://www.eid.org/07...
Trail Map: http://www.eid.org/do...

  • Lee
    Lee

    As always I will meet you guys up at the trailhead.

    Posted February 17, 2010 at 7:57 AM
  • A former member

    Is there anyone carpooling from the Citrus Heights/Antelope/Roseville area? Let me know .... thx !

    Posted March 14, 2010 at 10:08 AM
  • kimberly b.
    kimberly b.

    i will be leaving from placerville.......is anyone else leaving from this area?? Lee what time and where is the trail head??

    Posted March 14, 2010 at 10:24 AM
  • Lee
    Lee

    Kimberly it is just past the second dam a few hundred feet on the left. The estimated time at trailhead is 11 am. I have sent a e mail to you about meeting in Placerville.

    Posted March 15, 2010 at 4:00 AM
  • A former member

    Hi Linda,
    We ask for a $20 donation from folks who hike with us regularly. It pays us back for all the work we do posting and and hosting hikes. You can pay us in person or online.

    Posted March 15, 2010 at 8:18 PM
  • A former member

    I'll pay you on the hike. What a bargain. Thanks for all your planning. Judy B

    Posted March 15, 2010 at 9:43 PM
  • Petra
    Petra

    meet you at the trail head; anyone wanting to hitch a ride Cameron Park and up; let me know 530-295-7949

    Posted March 22, 2010 at 9:35 PM
  • vicki
    vicki

    I'd like to catch a ride either from vacaville or sacramento. Please email me if you have the space available. Thanks!

    Posted March 24, 2010 at 11:33 PM
  • Christine
    Christine

    shannon, will meet you at the trailhead..christine

    Posted March 27, 2010 at 6:17 PM
  • Donna
    Donna

    Donna and Ron will also meet you at the trail head.

    Posted March 27, 2010 at 7:56 PM
  • A former member

    I will meet you at the trailhead.

    Posted March 28, 2010 at 8:04 AM
  • Diane
    Diane

    Wonderful day. Thank you group for the warm welcome. Emma Jean (my dog) has been sound asleep for a few hours now. See you all soon

    Posted March 28, 2010 at 8:03 PM
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34 attended
4.50 4.5015 (15 ratings)
  • vicki
    Great hike with fun people as usual. Thanks Shannon!
  • Larry Crabtree
    The first part, up to the waterfall was wonderful. The last part was not quite as wonderful. I would have preferred to have not had to hike along the road (although that was a relatively short portion) or throught the campsites / campgrounds (and this was relatively short also). However, on a posative note, we did get a chance to 'scope out' some campsites that we're going to have to look into using in the future. Not quite the best hike, so I rated it down just a little. All-in-all, it was a really, really good hike, thanks Shannon!
  • Diane
    Beautiful hike~ from the fresh smell of the pine trees to the clear view of the snow capped mountains
  • Jeanette M (J_mmm)
    SUPPORTER
    It was a beautiful day and a great hike around the lake. Lots of really nice people in the group! Thank you so much Shannon for organizing!
  • Charlie
    A great day for a hike. Nice lake views, great company, good times.
  • Jim Rafferty
    It was an easy 9mile hike with the lake always in view. Easy parking good picnic or lunch area with clean rest room.
  • Robin
    I love this hike. Beautiful day and good friendship.
  • Camila
    +1 guest
    Shannon did a very nice job making everyone feel welcome and keeping us all in the loop.
  • Alan
    Its a great hike with a terrific man made waterfall. Not a difficult hike but might be too long for some individuals
  • Christine
    beautiful lake and hike..one side is shadowy and the other is totally sunny..very nice...nice workout ...not to difficult..thx Shannon for another wonderfun hike....
  • Marieke
    +1 guest
  • lynda
    +1 guest
  • Chris
    +1 guest
  • Liz
    +1 guest
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