By lizyoung@fenris.net in October, 2011
This is a utilitarian trail, linking businesses and public transit along Folsom's west side, and providing a necessary link to Folsom's extensive network of multi-use trails.
This trail begins, at the northern end, near the corner of Sutter and Reading streets as an unusually wide asphalt sidewalk.
This sidewalk disappears at Natoma Street, but Oakdale Street makes a plausible substitute. At Bidwell Street a more familiar center-striped asphalt path appears and carries on all the way to the parking lot at the Iron Point light rail station.
From the trail's end at the parking lot it is possible to connect to the multi-use trails along the American river. First, walk through the parking lot and through the light rail station to the intersection of Folsom Blvd. and Iron Point Rd., then use the pedestrian crossing to cross Folsom Blvd. continuing to the river trails.
In addition to all the street crossings, the trail may be entered (from north to south) from Figueroa St.; from the Humbug Trail; and from a feeder trail coming from Natoma Station Dr. at Turnpike Dr.
All street crossings after Bidwell are equipped with pedestrian push-button signals, however care must be taken crossing Bidwell from north to south due to the blind corner on Bidwell to the east.
There is plenty of shade on this trail, welcome on a warm day.