Hinkle Creek Nature Area — Attraction in Folsom

A wonderful peaceful park filled with oaks, birds and an easy trail alongside a seasonal meandering creek. Great for kids, families, dogs or just getting some solitude for self reflection next to the stream.

There is also a cute little "fairy town" that visitors have made with little trinkets and decorations left behind for others to enjoy.

Has a decent size parking lot, with plenty of spots...

Beautiful one mile walk on dirt trail and paved bike path. Shady. Download the Nature Trail pamphlet and learn as you walk. or just enjoy the quiet. Lots of poison oak, so stay on the trail. In July i picked a basket of blackberries, too! The interpretive center was closed on Sunday, but it might add a bit more to a family hike. (on 7-3-22 a foot bridge was being repaired so i couldn’t...

Nice short trail for the kiddos with parking right next to the trailhead. There's a community fairy garden so get your creative juices flowing! My daughter contributes a piece of art all the time. The trail crosses a creek then runs alongside it with little side paths that lead you to the creek. You can see small fish and tadpoles, and cross the...