El Dorado Trail

Congratulations to Jessica Kraft on her recognized and documented time for the El Dorado Trail on the world's Fastest Known Time (FKT) website. Jessica’s FKT report, photos and stats are posted below. Kudos Jessica!

“Report
I ran 36.8 miles of the El Dorado Trail in El Dorado County, California starting at 7:30 AM on May 29th. Jeff Freeman was my photographer and crew, he supplied me with water, snacks and lip balm 8 times throughout the course. This was my first ultra distance and it went faster and better than expected, as I ran nearly the whole time across craggy dirt paths, railroad tracks, pavement and several streams. I had two very long recovery stops that slowed down my total time, but overall I made great splits and did not suffer injuries while running. “

Athletes Jessica Kraft
Route El Dorado Trail
Route variation Standard route
Multi-sport No
Para athlete No
Gender category Female
Style Supported
Start date 2026-05-29
Finish date 2026-05-29
Total time 9h 22m 46s
Verification
https://www.strava.com/activities/18708282335
GPS track(s)
FKT_El_DoradoTrail.fit 2.32 MB
Photos
Jessica Kraft - El Dorado Trail

On Thursday, August 27, 2026 9AM , the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing, continued from August 13, 2026, in the Planning Commission Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA, 95667, to review the draft El Dorado & Diamond Springs Design Standards and Guidelines and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for possible adoption.

Meeting materials and instructions to participate can be found on the County's Legistar calendar website:

Planning Commission, August 27, 2026, Meeting Agenda

Agenda Item 4 (Draft El Dorado & Diamond Springs Design Standards and Guidelines)

For questions or additional information, please visit the project webpage.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate - with temperatures in the high 90s be sure to take water with you on the trail for you , your family and your pets. Stay safe and enjoy the trail during these hot days of August

The County Parks Commission is receiving a presentation on the El Dorado Trails this Thursday. Meeting starts at 3pm. We meet in Bldg.A, Conf. Rm. A (east end next to CAO's office) if you want to attend or forward comments.

https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/83412580353

California State Parks are offering free entry to historical parks in honor of the 250th Independence Celebration. See website for more details: The free
Historian Passport Annual Pass is available on line through July 6th.

https://www.parks.ca.gov/

Protect those paws!

Dear California Trails User,

The California Natural Resources Agency and California State Parks are conducting a statewide survey to better understand how Californians use, experience, and value trails and outdoor spaces.

You are receiving this email because you completed the survey or signed up to receive updates through CaliforniaTrailsSurvey.com. As the survey deadline approaches, we are asking for your help to spread the word. The survey closes this Monday, June 8, and we want to hear from as many Californians as possible before then.

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HOW RESULTS WILL BE USED

Survey findings will inform two major statewide efforts:

Climate Bond grant criteria, helping direct funding toward outdoor recreation priorities that reflect community needs across California
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The survey takes as little as 5 minutes to complete and is open to all California residents. Every response and every share helps build a stronger, more complete picture of how Californians use and value trails and outdoor spaces.

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Parents - keep your child safe and know the differences between e-bikes and e-motorcycles.

Come help work on the natural trail. Sign up with Mother Lode Trail Stewardship at the link below

ED Trail will be closed Thursday Apr 30 for w**d spraying from Jacquier to Camino.