Map of bike paths / walking paths in the Redding area

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Recreational trails for walking, running and cycling in Redding, California

Redding is located in Northern California, half way between the Pacific Ocean and the border with Nevada. It is a 2-hour drive going north on Interstate 5 to border with Oregon. The city is at the north end of California's Central Valley. It is surrounded by hills and mountains, with the volcanic peak of Mount Lassen to the west and Mount Shasta to the north. The Sacramento River flows right through town. The beautiful Shasta Lake is 13 miles north, offering many outdoor recreation opportunities. The climate is of damp winters and hot summers. 

Sacramento River Trail and Sacramento River Rail-Trail

The Sacramento River Trail and the Sacramento River Rail-Trail are a network of paved trails that travel alongside the Sacramento River through Redding and then north to a point about a mile from Shasta Dam and Lake Shasta. Much of the route for these trails was built on the beds of abandoned rail lines.

The Sacramento River Trail connects several parks and other points of interest in the Downtown Redding area including Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Sundial Bridge, the Redding Visitor Center and Turtle Bay Exploation Park.

Read more about the Sacramento River Trail

Middle Creek Trail

The Middle Creek Trail is a 1.8-mile log paved path that starts at the Sacramento River Trail and heads west to Iron Mountain Road. The east end of the Middle Creek Trail joins the Sacramento River Trail, along the south bank trail, at 1.8 miles west of the bridge at Benton Drive. Its a pretty ride or walk through the forest that roughly follows the route of Middle Creek Road.

Resources

Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the recreational trails for bike riding, walking and running in Redding, California.