REDDING'S TRAIL SYSTEM
The information listed below is the same information that is found in the Redding Trails brochure, which is currently out of print. You are welcome to open and print the corresponding PDF files, and use them in the same manner in which you would use the Trails brochure. Thank you for your interest in Redding's trails!
Trail users are encouraged to respect the beauty that surrounds them by staying on marked trails and avoiding shortcuts. Trails are open dawn to dusk.
It is advisable to bring plenty of water during the warm summer weather.
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REDDING'S TRAIL SYSTEM
Thousands of miles of hiking, biking, equestrian and off-road vehicle trails have been developed within a 15-mile radius of downtown Redding.
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SACRAMENTO RIVER RAIL TRAIL
An extension of the River Trail, north to the nearby recreational areas around Shasta Lake. This trail utilizes an abandoned rail bed that follows the river through federal lands.
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SACRAMENTO RIVER NATIONAL
RECREATION TRAIL
The river corridor has provided a unique opportunity to develop an urban trail system within several miles of lush riparian habitat.
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 WESTSIDE AND MARY LAKE TRAILS
The Westside Trail is Redding's only improved dirt trail and provides over four miles of rigorous hiking and mountain biking.
The Mary Lake Trail is a short but scenic companion to the Westside Trail, about three-quarters of a mile long.
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BLUE GRAVEL MINE AND
CANYON CREEK TRAILS
Prior to 1900, the City operated a gold mine in Blue Gravel Canyon. Relics from this era are still visible from the trail.
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The Arboretum is accessible by a system of footpaths and bike paths just north of the Gardens and Sundial Bridge. The Arboretum paths connect with the Sacramento River Trail.
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LEMA RANCH TRAILS
Four miles of public trails have been developed that afford visitors scenic views of Mt. Lassen, Mt. Shasta and the Trinity Alps. The property has four lakes which were built in the early 1950s. These trails emphasize the McConnell Foundation's commitment to trails partnership throughout the region.
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 HISTORICAL SITES ON THE
SACRAMENTO RIVER TRAIL
The Sacramento River National Recreation Trail is full of fun and
exciting history, from the naming of the Sacramento River, to the ruthless Ruggles Brothers, and
sites associated with the building of Shasta Dam. Print this informative brochure and make your
next trail hike a learning experience!
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Bicycling Through Time--History Along the Sacramento River
This exahustive overview of the "Historical Sites on the Sacramento River" brohcure is
written by Donna Pearson and is for the enthusiast looking for more pictures and more
detailed description of the historical sites along the Sacramento River. This file is in
PDF format and is approximately 2.5MB in size. All portions of Donna's document are
copywrited.
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Hornbeck Trail
Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders can explore a new four-mile trail along the Sacramento River near Keswick Reservoir. The Hornbeck Trail segment follows the path of a historic mining railroad on the east side of the river. It features gentle grades suitable for all age groups. The new trail is the first completed segment in a trail that will eventually allow “loop” trips from Keswick Reservoir to Shasta Dam and back using both sides of the river.
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