A stretch of the American River bike trail has been dedicated to the man in Black – The Johnny Cash Trail. I had driven my multiple times seeing a piece of large art in the shape of a guitar with no clue as to why a random giant guitar was on the side of the road. I later learned the city dedicated the area to Johnny Cash.
The stretch of the beautiful bike trail runs parallel to the Folsom Prison tying it all together to his famous song “Folsom Prison Blues.” The trail is very pleasant and very easy. My only criticism would be several signs with plans for public art related to Cash which are planned for the future but not yet complete. The portion of trail I walked on had no direct connection to Cash other than the Robber’s Ravine Bridge with a marker noting some Cash trivia. Well, actually come to think of it I do have one other criticism, the portion of the trail which overlooks Folsom Lake does not have parking and was too far to walk with a baby in a stroller so I never made it to the end where the overlook and Cash guitar Pick art would have greeted me.
Regardless, the trail is worth a visit in cool weather. But, other stretches of the bike trail are frankly far more beautiful and parallel the water while one is walking. I’m glad I went because now my curiosity is sated. But, until the public art is complete I likely won’t be back.
Robber’s Ravine Bridge
This would have been even prettier a month or so ago when everything was still green
I couldn’t help but think that this little wild flower was trying to break out of prison
For you parents out there my son learned how to “moo” on this walk!
Bulldog Travels / Photos By Jenny 
Shakin’ the bush boss!
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P.S. “Click here” doesn’t work for me.
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Oh boy. Let me see what’s afoot. Thanks for the heads up.
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Have to add this to my growing list of Johnny Cash related things I want to see! Nice photos as usual
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Thank you! Wait a little while to go so all of the planned art installations will be complete!
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Thanks for the heads up! Not planning any trips in the near future, but I’m jotting this down anyway.
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A Johnny Cash trail sounds promising, but then many promises are never kept.
Mooo.
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It looks expensive to me. It’s a nice city. They will probably finish it in time. When they do I will have to do another blog!
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More material… 🙂
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The American River Trail is one of my favorite places to bike ride starting at the west end at Discovery Park. Five years ago I thought it would be a good idea to celebrate my 60th birthday by running the Folsom Breakout Half Marathon which takes place on parts of the eastern end of the trail. Once I finished I realized why I gave up doing races long ago.
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Yah it’s beautiful. I used to live on the river and walk my dog there a lot. I think the prettiest portion is up there through Folsom.
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