Running in El Dorado Hills: A Series

Gold Country Run + Sport is not just a specialty running store, it is a community based organization, serving Folsom, El Dorado Hills, and the surrounding Foothill communities. We are here to encourage and celebrate an active and healthy lifestyle, and it's much easier to find great routes to run than you think.
This series focuses on our staff's picks for best running routes in the area. Reed suggests the Darrington Trail, a 15.7-mile out-and-back trail near El Dorado Hills. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 54 min to complete the whole thing (but you can cut it short whenever you'd like). This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while jogging. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.