Doton's Point at Folsom Lake – Granite Bay loop from Granite Bay

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Doton's Point at Folsom Lake – Granite Bay loop from Granite Bay

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Doton's Point at Folsom Lake – Granite Bay loop from Granite Bay

01:51

24.5km

210m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.83 km

Folsom Lake Trail Patrol plaque

Highlight • Monument

This plaque on Pioneer Express Trail honors the volunteers who patrol that area on horseback. For years in the area, horseback help has been able to get where some cars simply cannot.

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12.5 km

View of Folsom Lake from Dotons Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Folsom Lake is a reservoir created by damming the American River. There are beaches for swimming, small docks, picnic areas and many trails. It is also a great place to watch mammals and birds typical of this area. In spring, the fields turn into a carpet of wildflowers.

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12.7 km

Doton's Point at Folsom Lake

Highlight • Lake

You can get good views over Folsom Lake from here. It's also a beautiful area to cycle through with a nice rural feel to it on a back country road. You can get closer to the shoreline if you wish, depending on your tires, as there are decent off road trails that go through the grassland towards the lake. There are also rest room facilities here.

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12.8 km

Doton's Point

Highlight • Lake

Doton's Point is an area and a trail along the western shore of Folsom Lake. The trail leads through grasslands, offers nice views of the lake and features opportunities to get down to its shores.

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17.8 km

Granite Bay

Highlight • Beach

Granite Bay is probably the most popular location along the shores of Folsom Lake. It includes a sandy beach and swimming opportunities in the summer, multiple picnic areas and many more amenities. Furthermore, it is a great spot to enjoy a little ride with great views of the lake.

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24.5 km

End point

Parking

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