Paddle Salmon Falls (SF American River)
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Let's paddle (kayak, SUP, canoe, or ?) Folsom Lake/ North Fork American River.
This is a provide your own boat event. Bring water, sun protection, and be prepared for evening wind and warm or hot weather. Weather should be sunny with a high near 79 during the day (likely cooler in the evening) weather .gov
Arrive 5:45 at Skunk Hollow trailhead/boatramp and help others launch and gather just offshore of the boat ramp.
- Leave about 6:00 (will go upstream as far as current and time allow).
- Expect to start landing about 7:15 with the expectation of leaving about 7:30 or so.
Folsom Lake is less than 2 feet low (should be able to get pretty far upstream). Lake Level
Cost of parking is $10 (free with poppy pass). Be warned that this area frequently gets ticketed. Bring cash to feed the iron ranger.
Restrooms available at launch site.