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Hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, equestrian, and off-road vehicle trails have been developed within a 15 mile radius of downtown Redding.

TrailsThe Sacramento River Trail which crosses the world famous Sundial Bridge in the heart of Redding and the Sacramento River Rail Trail which extends north all the way to Shasta Dam and sits alongside an historic abandoned railway have both been designated as National Recreation Trails in the National Trail System.

The area surrounding Shasta Lake as well as the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area both offer abundant unpaved trails that are very popular with single track bicyclists.

The mountains surrounding this growing river city-new home of the American Trails organization-also offer endless opportunities for great trail experiences. Castle Crags State Park offers unmatched views of Mt. Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park has numerous scenic trails that take visitors to bubbling mud pots, boiling lakes, and majestic vistas.

Click here to view an interactive map of trails in and around Redding, produced by Healthy Shasta.

Remember to pack a few snacks and plenty of water, take along a light jacket for regional hikes, and, as always, Tread Lightly!

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Sacramento River Nat'l Recreation Trail
  • 777 Auditorium Drive
  • Redding, CA 96001
  • Phone: (530) 225-4100

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


Sundial Bridge
  • 840 Sundial Bridge Pkwy
  • Redding, CA 96001
  • Tollfree: (800) 887-8532
  • Phone: (530) 243-8850

The Sundial Bridge in Redding is one of only two bridges in the United States designed by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava.  It is a cantilever spar cable-stayed pedestrian bridge


Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
  • 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive
  • Whiskeytown, CA 96095
  • Phone: (530) 246-1225

Located 8 miles west of Redding, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located at the juncture of the Klamath Mountain range and the northern edge of the Sacramento Valley, making it home to a


Caldwell Park
  • 58 Quartz Hill Road
  • Redding, CA 96001
  • Phone: (530) 225-4095

Located on the banks of the Sacramento River, Caldwell and Lake Redding Parks offer “Jump River,” a play area for children under 5 years old; Redding Skate Park, a 20,500 square foot outdoor concrete


Castle Crags State Park
  • Castle Crags Road
  • Castella, CA 96017
  • Tollfree: (800) 444-7275
  • Phone: (530) 235-2684

Soaring above the upper Sacramento River Valley are the sky-scraping spires of granite called Castle Crags.  Named for the 225 million-year-old, 6,000 foot tall glacier-polished crags, this


  • Castle Crags Road
  • Castella, CA 96017
  • Tollfree: (800) 444-7275
  • Phone: (530) 235-2684

Trees of the area range from mostly live oak in the lower elevations to red fir, Jeffery pine and weeping spruce (also known as Brewer spruce) near the Crags summit. Mixed conifer forests include


Civic Center Art Exhibit and Sculpture Park at City Hall
  • 777 Cypress Avenue
  • Redding, CA 96001
  • Phone: (530) 225-4002

The walls on all three floors of Redding's City Hall are lined with spectacular artwork featured by local artists in an art exhibit that rotates quarterly.  Outside, the beautifully


Lassen Volcanic National Park
  • Hwy 36E
  • Mineral, CA 96063
  • Phone: (530) 595-4480

Less than an hour's drive from Redding sits beautiful Lassen Volcanic National Park.  The park boasts incredible mountain scenery reminiscent of Yosemite as well as fascinating thermal


Lassen Volcanic National Park
  • Hwy 36E
  • Mineral, CA 96063
  • Phone: (530) 595-4480

Wet slopes and damp meadows help create masses of wildflowers, and many more find life best along roadsides, where more moisture and sunlight give them a leg-up.  In these open wet areas,


  • Hwy 36E
  • Mineral, CA 96063
  • Phone: (530) 595-4480

Lassen Volcanic National Park contains 150 miles of hiking trails, including 17 miles of Pacific Crest Trail. Trails vary in length and difficulty, winding through coniferous forest, alpine tundra,


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