Sacramento River Nat'l Recreation Trail
- 777 Auditorium Drive
- Redding, CA 96001
- Phone: (530) 225-4100
- Website: Click to visit Sacramento River Nat'l Recreation Trail
A printable brochure and map are available for this trail. Note that the section of trail labeled "trail under construction" in red on the map has been completed. Following the course of Keswick Reservoir and the old rail line, the Sacramento Rail Trail connects Redding to Shasta Dam. This trail system leads trail users from Shasta Dam all the way to the Sacramento River Trail and Sundial Bridge in central Redding. The 9-mile long trail is nearly flat and is open year-round to horseback riders, hikers, joggers, and bicyclists. The trail surface is composed of gravel and dirt.Trailheads are located at Iron Mountain Road (Rock Road junction), Keswick Boat Ramp, and near the OHV Staging Area west of Shasta Dam. A permit is required to cross the dam. Free parking is available at all trailheads.
Attraction Amenities
- Also in the Area:
- Caldwell Park
- Turtle Bay Exploration Park
- Redding Skate Park
- Downtown Redding
- Sundial Bridge
- Brochure Link:
- http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/ca/pdf/pdfs/redding_pdfs.Par.3765.File.dat/SRRTbrochure2.pdf
- Cost:
- Free
- Directions:
- There are many access points for this trail. Please review the map to determine the trailhead you prefer. To acces the north end of the trail, take I-5 north from Redding about 10 miles to Shasta Dam Blvd. Follow Shasta Dam Blvd. about two miles to Shasta Dam. Keep in mind that a permit is needed to cross the dam. Once across the dam, turn left and follow the road past the Chappie-Shasta OHV staging area and you will see the trailhead on you left. If you would like to access the south end of the trail, take Hyw 299 West out of Redding. Turn right on Iron Mountain Road this will lead you to the Rock Creek, Keswick and Matheson trailheads.
- Driving Time:
- 5 minutes from most Redding-area lodging properties.
- Hours of Operation:
- The trail is always open for public use.
- Map Link:
- http://www.healthyshasta.org/maps/River_Trail_09.pdf
- Permit Info:
- http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/shasta/access_permits_complete.pdf
