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3.7 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.7
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Salmon Falls Road

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Apr 30, 2009

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ThruxB- rad
10 McR Points
February 27, 2017
Start this route from El Dorado hills blvd and…
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April 1, 2014
Second time down this road on my bike. Fun. On 3/…
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Written Directions

Salmon Falls Road starts in the town of Pilot Hill, CA (which is about 70 miles northeast of Sacramento, CA). Take Salmon Falls Road southwest out of town and stay on it as it twists and turns taking you southwest until it intersects with Green Valley Road. At this point Salmon Falls Road is done and changes names to El Dorado Hills Blvd. At this point you can continue strait to Hwy 50 (Clarksville, CA) or turn around back to Hwy 49.

Scenery

Its mostly rolling hills with ranch like properties. Also pass a section of the American River and you'll be able to see Folsom Lake as you drive through a section of the state recreational area.

Drive Enjoyment

Road quality is pretty good, some spots have a little bit of debris on the edge of the road. Watch out for the occasional bicyclist who use that road as well. Very Popular with the sport bike crowd in the Sacramento area. First 1/3 of the road from Pilot Hill/Hwy 49 to Eldorado Hills is somewhat technical with lots of little ups and downs which will make for a wheelie, and very tight turns with blind comers. the rest of it is also twisty but allows for higher speeds and some knee dragging. Note: This road is very popular with sport bikes, so if your gonna take easy let them by when they get behind you, thanks :) .

Tourism Opportunities

There are no gas stations or restaurants on the road but there are both at the start and end of the road. Its 12 miles so take it both ways a few times and have some fun. Also, along this route you'll pass by Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and may want to check that out.

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Guest
July 11, 2009
0 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
OUTSTANDING video...was loads of fun to watch...intend to ride it someday. Live in Magalia, CA
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Neworleans01
September 15, 2019
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Residents are becoming increasingly vigilant against motorcycles in this area. CHP is increasing patrols and road condition has worsened considerably with increased bicyclists sharing the road
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AB0OO
November 30, 2020
21 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Did this two-up for the first time, on a BMW R1100rt. Even on a Sunday afternoon, traffic was light and I was able to get into the throttle without getting stuck behind someone. Clean road, save for the hairpin 15mph curve in the middle: the road there is washboarded and uneven. Use extreme caution as you dip down into the deep draw and take the sharp right turn (coming up from the south). The signage is good, I just need to find a good line through the corner.
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