A Recumbent Trike Tour of the Hidden Trails of Folsom, CA: Willow Creek Trail

We take a look at the incredible Folsom, California trail system, located just off The American River Bike Trail. Not many riders know about these trails, so they're often uncrowded and they're a lot of fun!
Music by Aaron Kenny- English Country Garden, Christmas Homecoming, Saving the World, Seaside Piazza, In The Temple Garden, Beneath The Moonlight, Roundup on the Prairie.

[@georgiepeorgie4723]

Excellent video, i ride the Folsom trails every weather permitting day and the many variants. Thanks for doing it, i will share with my out of state family. After i retired in 2010 I rode a two wheeler here until i had a stroke in 2018, with the loss of left side, brain connectivity to arm and leg, as i call it. Nine months later, i bought a three wheeled cargo e-bike to get out there again. Now i have a 4-wheel recumbent e-quad on 20” fat tires, which i have modified numerous times to meet my changing needs. I usually don’t venture west of the Folsom blvd river trail, because if i breakdown for any reason, my son has to recover me and the bike, as i can only walk with a cane or a walker. My life now is riding the trails about 10-20 miles a day. I do most of my repairs and maintenance myself and my son helps me if need be. Thanks again, George

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for watching, George! We’re truly lucky that we have such beautiful trail systems so close to us. I’ll look for you out on the trail! :)

[@paullyle3461]

Yes indeed a great video with good music and that's important, because I hate the music hype on some trike video's thanks for sharing the video . it made my morning coffee so nice. Thanks🎀🎶😎

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching Paul! Yep, Aaron Kenny really paints a picture with music. He does movie sound tracks professionally, so we're lucky he has some of his music available for use on KZbin.

[@KutWrite]

Yeah. I liked the upbeat "Roundup" music. Peppy and appropriate.

[@djwillyb]

Great video and music! I had to watch the video twice because the music was so calming I dozed off the first time.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, Bill! That's Aaron Kenny. His music is pretty amazing, but his slow stuff can put you to sleep! :)

[@synchemist6462]

Wow, I never knew about this trail until now. I'm definitely going to have to try it. Thanks!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Glad we could help! We'll look for you out there! :)

[@douglas1559]

Guys, those are some great trails.loop rides not many buzzy rode crosings🆒Thank for sharing and mini more Happy Trails💫

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Douglas! Yeah, I had ridden with another triker on this trail and he said it was like "Disneyland for trikes". It kinda is! Just like those little cars on the loopy tracks, but you have to pedal. :) Thanks for watching!

[@joemata8842]

I really enjoy watching your videos. They are always so calming especially with the music. As a result, I bought myself a two wheeled recumbent bike in hopes of chasing and enjoying these views myself. Keep up the great work!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching and many happy miles on your bike, Joe!

[@popsbents3542]

Great video. I took delivery of my LoGo 31 May 2005 (the day I retired) and the next evening made the first stop on our move from Oxnard to Tri-Cites, WA at our nieces home in Folsom (end of Haddington Drive). That night I took my first ride on the trike by making a late run around the cart path on the golf course. We stayed for a week and every morning I was up and out exploring many of the trails you were on. I just love how bike/trike friendly this are is. Although you didn't show it I remember the one bridge which was a "S" turn. Have always wanted to go back but sadly our niece moved to the Seattle area shortly after we passed through

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Pops! I lived in the general area here (almost) all my life, and I only found out about this amazing trail system a few years ago. When I moved a while back, I was pushing hard to get a house right on the trail near where your niece lived, but for one reason or another it didn't happen. It would've been so amazing to live right on that trail and just roll out of the garage for a ride. Maybe in my next life! :) Oh, I know which bridge you're talking about! It's great riding it downhill!

[@mikldude9376]

Your trike touring videos are very relaxing and show what a great way to get a bit of gentle exercise and see some nice country as well , great job guys .

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much, Mikldude, and thanks for watching!

[@evanking920]

My wife and I are planning a Bike/ Trike trip to the Sacremento area. We hope to be retired, so we can give the area a whole week to explore. Maybe by this late Spring we will check out these trails. Thanks for the post...

[@bikestrikesrazors]

You won't be disappointed, Evan. Both The American River Trail and the Folsom trails are fantastic!

[@garyseckel295]

Far and away the BEST recumbent video I have EVER viewed! Best, most tasteful, and very-fitting background music! Professional, best-ever spoken narrative of any video I have ever listened to! Greenest, West Coast, non-desert video I have ever viewed. Wooded, green trail areas in video reminded me of our trails here in S.W. Ohio! A recumbent video does not get any better than this artful effort!!! Limited mobility, Hase trike rider here. Far and Away the Greatest Recumbent Video I have EVER observed!!! Thank you, Bikes, Trikes and Razors, Gary "Jason Stillwater"

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much, Gary! I'm giving most of the credit on this one to the music composer, Aaron Kenny. His music is so good it makes KZbin videos seem like major motion pictures! :) Thanks for watching and enjoy that Hase! They're beautiful trikes!

[@Zelpha01]

Beautiful trail! Thanks for sharing!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, Scott (or Amy)! :)

[@louis6657]

This winding trail reminds me how fun it is to feel the trike low center of gravity. Riding now a Rans t rex that's what I miss the most, this amasing childish feeling. Great video

[@bikestrikesrazors]

That Rans T-Rex is an amazing bike, Louis! I still have my Rans Rocket- Always thought it would be cool to have one in Ti!

[@louis6657]

@@bikestrikesrazors My T rex is 10 years old and even though i had four different trikes(Dumont,Expedition Road and Greenspeed x5) i will never get rid of it. They no more exist so it is precious as a recumbent diamond. By the way I send you my warmest goodbyefrom minus 15 celcius here in Eastern Canada.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@louis6657 Sounds like it's time to stay on the indoor trainer, Louis! Stay warm! :)

[@louis6657]

@@bikestrikesrazors And visionning your ride with desired ...🤣🙂

[@taiwan1895]

An epic video! The music really helped set the scene. Most of it sounded like the music you would hear as the ending credits to a Studio Ghibli movie rolled, except for the final five minutes, which reminded me of an old Hollywood Western.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Jim! Yeah, that music by Aaron Kenny is fantastic. He's actually composed for major motion pictures, and for some reason, he lets us lowly KZbinrs use some of his stuff for free. Makes even a no budget video seem like a big budget feature! :)

[@sactownism]

I was there last week. This was an amazing trail.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, Sactownism!

[@nestortamayo1950]

Beautiful!!!👏👏👏

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much, Nestor!

[@TrikeSquadron]

Beautiful trail and great video. Love the music match-up with the video and the narration. Will have ot check that out if I ever get to ride up there.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Glenn! Yeah, I'm giving most of the credit on this one to the music (by Aaron Kenny). He's actually composed for major motion pictures, and he allows some of his stuff to be used by KZbinrs. Makes everything seem big budget, even when it's no budget. :)

[@gregorygorbach8350]

I ride this trail a lot as I live at the end of a branch. Personally, I like going around the golf links loop the other way. It is still an epic downhill. The road crossings are not right at the end of steeper downhills and there are less curves on the steeper parts. There is a link from the duck ponds to golf links without going on Silberhorn. As mentioned, you can go up to Raleys (on Blue Ravine). There are a couple loops up there. Also, coming back you can take the parallel Humbug Creek trail on the way back. Getting over Oak Avenue Parkway is a little tricky but definitely doable. There is a bridge going over East Bidwell and then a very cool and long wooden bridge. After the wooden bridge there is some rough going as roots have grown under the trail. The trail then rejoins the willow creek trail just before Riley Street. Happy riding!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, Gregory! Thanks for the tips! I'll try some of those alternative routes! Thanks again, and thanks for watching!

[@char8a291]

Absolutely beautiful and I loved your elegant and relaxing musical selection. Also just enough narrative to inform and not overtake the video. Thanks for an awesome video!

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much for the kind words, Char! The music is by Aaron Kenny. His music is fantastic for videos!

[@spsniper1170]

Great vid..as I'm in west sac,I'm gonna have to get on those folsom trails...in either my trike or velo DF..

[@tomboyd9053]

Wow, Joe & Rich... What a great video! Thank you for sharing your ride with us all. Such a scenic trail... with a lot of curves and turns. I loved the downhill run at the end.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks very much, Tom! I give most of the credit to the music (by Aaron Kenny). His music makes everything look like a major motion picture. :)

[@Icetrikes]

Great video Joe

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks, folks! Keep up the good work over there!

[@markfeldman6509]

Your best video ever. What a great tour/piece of work! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Best wishes. Mark

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks much, Mark! I'm giving most of the credit on this one to the great music by Aaron Kenny. His stuff makes a KZbin video seem like a major motion picture. :)

[@KutWrite]

Pleasant video. What do you ride? Is it a Catrike 700? I love watching these at 1.5x speed.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hi Kut! In this video we're riding ICE VTX's. :) I wish I could ride them at 1.5x speed. :)

[@KutWrite]

@@bikestrikesrazors Very cool looking trikes. I have a Challenge (Dutch). Might motorize it some day.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@KutWrite Most of the trikes I see these days are motorized. Have fun on your trike!

[@glenn_r_frank_author]

Beautiful trails! I'll have to let Ned know about this trail since he is up there regularly because he has a rental home there. Hope some time you can connect with him for a ride.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

We were trying to get together before winter hit, but it never happened. Our problem is that with the nature of our business, we never know exactly when we'll be able to get away for a ride. Makes scheduling difficult, but not impossible!

[@elkwisher]

Thanks for the wonderful video with some explanations as to directions. After the loop back to the duck ponds area, did you go back on the same trail you went out on or was the return on a different trail? I plan on trying to find this trail & duplicate your ride. Thanks.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, A&J! Yes, we went back down the Humbug Creek Trail the same way we came up, but there are a few different ways you can get back to our starting point. Half the fun is exploring up there (and getting lost) so make sure you have some extra time just to explore around!

[@elkwisher]

@@bikestrikesrazors Thanks for your reply. I'd very much like to find out how to do the route you went. I rode up there this morning & found the place where you made the mistaken right turn & then looped back to the trail. I dead ended at E. Bidwell street. Then went back & got on Willow Creek trail again. I T'd at Humbug trail. Some people gave me some directions to go L instead of R. I'm not sure I ever came to Oak St. or "Oak Ave. Pkwy" I did make to my car parked in Old Folsom, but I never found the fire station or the duck pond area & up hill & then the long downhill. Google Maps is very confusing. I check All Trails & they only show a short Willow Creek Trail. Any further advice you have I'd welcome. You seem to have edited your video which I understand - otherwise it would be long. But the editing has left me confused as to some of the turns you made & view of intersections. The Willow Creek signs on the trail helped, but going along streets, etc. there are no signs as I'm sure you know. Sorry for my whining, but your video was a so enticing, I'm determined to try to find your route.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@elkwisher No problem. :) The trail goes under the road at East Bidwell and continues to Oak Ave Parkway. Right before you get to East Bidwell, one way goes left to the street and the other way drops down under the bride and the trail continues there.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

A&J, write to us at bikestrikesandrazors "at" yahoo "dot" com and I'll send you a map. :)

[@spsniper1170]

Also..what roads do I have to take from 50 to get to the willow creek parking lot....I'm in west sac

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Hey, SP! You'll have to take Highway 50 to the Folsom Blvd exit. Once you exit, turn left toward Old Town Folsom, and continue on Folsom Blvd until just after you pass the outlet stores on your right. Just when you pass Natoma Station Dr., you'll see the entrance for the Willow Creek Recreation area on your left, on the other side of Folsom Blvd. You may have to go all the way down to Blue Ravine Rd. (it's not far) to make a "U" turn so you can get on the correct side of Folsom Blvd to turn into the recreation area.

[@mihkhailgaudette4370]

What time of theyear wasthat? Itsure lookslime quitean adventure

[@bikestrikesrazors]

That was in January! Still pretty cold out. :)

[@SFCRambo60]

I see a lot of B S from walkers and runners, it's a wonder they don't get run over but I guess that's California for you.

[@bikestrikesrazors]

I usually stay off the trails on the weekends, successfully avoiding most walkers and runners and other cyclists for that matter. :)

[@paullyle3461]

You fellows. need to lead a ride from Willow Creek to Eldorado and back get about 20 of us to donations or at least 10.00 dollars a head or even 20 buck would be good.just a thought. Happy Trails.🎀🎶

[@bikestrikesrazors]

That's a good idea, Paul. We've got a few folks that would like to be shown that area. Maybe we can set something up for June. If we stop for lunch, everyone can just buy their own food so no donations would be needed. :)

[@paullyle3461]

@@bikestrikesrazors Sound s like it could be a plan, thats a beautiful trail but most of us older folks would get lost out there. I would sure like to ride I , is there a charge for parking or a pass required?🎶🎀🎶

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@paullyle3461 There's a parking fee if parking in the Willow Creek lot, but I'm thinking of having folks meet and park near Karen's bakery in Folsom. It's easier to find and no fee for parking.

[@paullyle3461]

Is that a county park if so this year I heard seniors could buy a years pass for only thirty dollars this year.. I think I've seen Karen's bakery from the fish hatchery ride to folsom. Im sure we can Google it..Thanks

[@bikestrikesrazors]

@@paullyle3461 I haven't heard anything about a yearly pass, but we're pretty good at finding free parking near the trail. :) They used to have donation drops on the trail and we'd drop some money in the slot to help out with the park, but vandals got to them. Karen's is right next to the big bridge in Folsom and Mike's Bikes.

[@henrybottomsworth]

first!

[@henrybottomsworth]

i love your channel man is there any way i can contact you directly

[@bikestrikesrazors]

Thanks for watching, Henry! Yep, you can contact us at bikestrikesandrazors "at" yahoo "dot" com.