REDDING'S TRAIL SYSTEM![]() |
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| Get back in touch with nature's treasures by enjoying the unhurried peace and tranquility of Redding's popular trail system. Plan a leisure stroll along the Sacramento River Trail or the Sacramento River Rail Trail and enjoy cool river breezes, beautiful mountain views, and a variety of colors distinguised by the four seasons of the year. These two trails are designated "National Recreation Trails" by the National Park Service. Redding's west side includes a variety of trails from the paved Blue Gravel Mine Trail to the unpaved Westside Trails, offering a variety of hiking and biking opportunities. Then, finally journey to the Lema Ranch Trail for the best prolonged views of mountain scenery. Redding's west side includes a variety of trails from the paved Blue Gravel Mine Trail to the unpaved Westside Trails, offering a variety of hiking and biking opportunities. Then, finally journey to the Lema Ranch Trail for the best prolonged views of mountain scenery. 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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TRAILS GUIDE |
KEY H - Hiking B - Biking E - Equestrian |
DIFFICULTY RATING E - Easy M - Moderate D - Difficult |
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NAME OF TRAIL |
TYPE OF TRAIL |
TRAIL SURFACE MATERIAL |
LENGTH OF TRAIL |
ELEVATION OF TRAIL |
DIFFICULTY RATING |
ELEVATION GAIN |
MAX GRADE% |
| Sacramento River Trail | H,B,E |
Paved |
9.5 miles |
490-690 ft |
M |
200 ft |
18% |
| Sacramento River Rail Trail | H,B,E |
Gravel |
9 miles |
600 ft |
E |
-- |
1% |
| Blue Gravel Trail | H,B |
Paved |
2 miles |
520-720 ft |
E |
200 ft |
10% |
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| Westside/Mary Lake Trails | H,B,E |
Dirt/Paved |
6.75 miles |
720-1250 ft |
D |
500 ft |
25% |
| Lema Ranch Trail | H |
Paved |
4 miles |
630 ft |
E |
-- |
5% |