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Folsom S. Canal Rec. Trail
The 69 mile long Folsom South Canal originates at Nimbus Dam on the American River in Sacramento County and extends southward, paralleling and to the east of State Highway 99 through San Joaquin County. Canal bikeway is open year round, and can be accessed at many locations. Call for details.
Nasturtium flower bed
Nasturtium flower bed
Three small colorful flower beds tucked into cervices of the large granite outcropping.
Three small colorful flower beds tucked into cervices of the large granite outcropping.
Top of accessible trail, leading to waysides and restrooms.
Top of accessible trail, leading to waysides and restrooms.
Accessible trail leading past waysides to pavilion.
Accessible trail leading past waysides to pavilion.
View from the top of granite outcrop.
View from the top of granite outcrop.
Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Fall colors at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
View of granite outcrop from lower lawn.
View of granite outcrop from lower lawn.
Blooming flower beds at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Blooming flower beds at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
View of blooming flower beds from below
View of blooming flower beds from below
A view of several small restored flower beds with a variety of colorful annuals and perennials.
A view of several small restored flower beds with a variety of colorful annuals and perennials.
A colorful mixture of orange day lilies and bright pink cosmos
A colorful mixture of orange day lilies and bright pink cosmos
Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Fall colors at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Fall colors at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Bright annual flowers below with tiger lilies beginning to bloom above.
Bright annual flowers below with tiger lilies beginning to bloom above.
Lower flower beds in bloom
Lower flower beds in bloom
Accessible trail from dock to Ellsworth Rock Gardens.
Accessible trail from dock to Ellsworth Rock Gardens.
Tiger lily in bloom with blue sky background.
Tiger lily in bloom with blue sky background.
Lower flower bed of rose bushes and annuals, with balsam, bachelor's buttons and tiger lilies above.
Lower flower bed of rose bushes and annuals, with balsam, bachelor's buttons and tiger lilies above.
Starting the accessible switchback trail from the dock.
Starting the accessible switchback trail from the dock.
Food locker, picnic table, and fire ring
Site 77
Bright pink nicotiana
Bright pink nicotiana
Bright lime green of the balsam contrasts perfectly with the blue bachelor's buttons and vivid orange tiger lilies.
Bright lime green of the balsam contrasts perfectly with the blue bachelor's buttons and vivid orange tiger lilies.
View of restored flower beds in full bloom at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
View of restored flower beds in full bloom at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Fall colors at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Budding tiger lilies at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Budding tiger lilies at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
View of lower flower beds
View of lower flower beds
Tiger lilies and bachelor's buttons beginning to bloom
Tiger lilies and bachelor's buttons beginning to bloom
Light pink teacup rose bush at base of flower beds.
Light pink teacup rose bush at base of flower beds.
Day lilies with balsam and cosmos in the foreground.
Day lilies with balsam and cosmos in the foreground.
Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Fall colors at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Tiger lilies with rows of budding bachelor's buttons and balsam in the foreground.
Tiger lilies with rows of budding bachelor's buttons and balsam in the foreground.
Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Fall colors at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Historic "postcard" view of Ellsworth Rock Gardens.
Historic "postcard" view of Ellsworth Rock Gardens. Dedicated park staff continually work toward restoring this unique destination site.
Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Fall colors at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Newly constructed visitor dock at Ellsworth Rock Gardens.
Newly constructed visitor dock at Ellsworth Rock Gardens.
Teacup roses, nicotiana and cosmos along the lower flower bed.
Teacup roses, nicotiana and cosmos along the lower flower bed.
Tiger lilies
Tiger lilies
Ellsworth in bloom
Ellsworth in bloom
Neat rows of Tiger lilies, bachelor's buttons, and balsam, with a variety of annuals in the lowest row.
Neat rows of Tiger lilies, bachelor's buttons, and balsam, with a variety of annuals in the lowest row.
Tiger lilies in bloom.
Tiger lilies in bloom.
Ellsworth tiger lilies
Ellsworth tiger lilies
Ellsworth's arrowhead sculpture at the top of the rock gardens.
Ellsworth's arrowhead sculpture at the top of the rock gardens.
Arrowhead sculpture at Ellsworth Rock Gardens.
Arrowhead sculpture at Ellsworth Rock Gardens.
View of lower portion of Ellsworth Rock Gardens lawn and pavilion.
View of lower portion of Ellsworth Rock Gardens lawn and pavilion.
Flower bed of red bee balm behind the pavilion.
Flower bed of red bee balm behind the pavilion.
Lower flower beds topped in "frosting" rock, comprised of crushed quartz.
Lower flower beds topped in "frosting" rock, comprised of crushed quartz.
View from the side of blooming lower flower beds
View from the side of blooming lower flower beds
Light purple bee balm in the meadow at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Light purple bee balm in the meadow at Ellsworth Rock Gardens
A bright mixture of perennials and planted annuals in a lower flower bed
A bright mixture of perennials and planted annuals in a lower flower bed
Ellsworth Rock Gardens view from base of outcrop.
Ellsworth Rock Gardens view from base of outcrop.
Small flower bed with day lilies and cosmos.
Small flower bed with day lilies and cosmos.
One of the many unique sculptures at Ellsworth Rock Gardens.
One of the many unique sculptures at Ellsworth Rock Gardens.
Trail leading to dock or to pavilion.
Trail leading to dock or to pavilion.
Back-in parking on dirt and gravel.
Site 77 Parking Pad
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Nimbus Dam on the American River in Sacramento County and extends southward, paralleling and to the east of State Highway 99 through San Joaquin County.
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Important Information
Hiking only, canoeing not allowed. Camping limited to designated U.S.F.S. sites or at least 150 feet from hiking trails, lakes, streams, portages or other campsites.
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