Trails

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Shasta

Mule Mountain Pass Trail

Trailheads begin on the dirt road off Swasey Drive in Redding. The Mule Mountain Pass Trail is open to foot traffic, mountain biking, and horseback riding. There are many new and improved trails in the Swasey Drive Recreation Area. Most trails are rugged and unmarked, encouraging self-discovery. Bring Plenty of water and be aware of poison oak. This trail system connects to Whiskeytown NRA. Please see the trail map for more information.

Directions to this trail
From Redding, take Placer Street to Swasey Drive. Go about one mile on Swasey Drive and you will see the Swasey Recreation Area entrance on your left (across from Straight Arrrow Bowhunting).

Sacramento River Rail Trail (National Recreation Trail)

A printable brochure and map are available for this trail. This brochure can also be picked up at the Redding Field Office. 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.

Directions to this trail
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.

Hornbeck Trail

Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders can explore a new four-mile trail along the Sacramento River near Keswick Reservoir, with completion of a project by local volunteers and the Bureau of Land Management.

The new trail segment follows the path of a historic mining railroad called the “Old Diggings Railroad,” the “Quartz Hill Railroad,” or the “Mammoth Mine Railroad,” said Dr. Eric Ritter, archaeologist for the Redding Field Office. The rail line was used in the early 1900s to haul quartz used as flux for nearby copper smelting at Kennett (now under Shasta Lake).

Sacramento Ditch Trail

Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Area

If you would like to enjoy nature from the seat of a quad of motorcycle, this is your place. Brochures/maps of this area are available at the BLM Redding Field Office or can be printed from these links: Brochure and Map.

Clear Creek Greenway & Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve

Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve is managed cooperatively with a private non-profit group. Guided hikes and events are offered throughout the Spring and Fall at the Clear Creak Horsetown Preserve. View current HCCP events. A map of the area is available that shows the trails at HCCP, the Cloverdale Access, and along Clear Creek. Trails lead out to Sletzer Gorge (former site of Seltzer Dam) with spectacular views of Clear Creek and seasonal salmon viewing.

Directions to this trail system
From Redding take Hwy 273 south to Clear Creek Road. Turn right on Clear Creek Road and travel approximately 6 miles. The Horsetown Clear Creek preserve parking lot will be on your left. There are other access point along Clear Creek Road but check your map to make sure you are on public land.

Tehama

Hog Lake Plateau Trail and Vista Trail

The Hog Lake and Vista trails can be accessed from the Hog Lake trailhead. These trails can also be accessed from the Paynes Creek Crossing parking lot but trail users would have to make a wet crossing across Paynes Creek. The Hog Lake trail offers spectacular wide open views of Spring wildflowers. The Vista trail has breath-taking views of the Sacramento River or you can make a panoramic survey of the surrounding valley. The routes for these trails can be seen on the Sacramento River Bend brochure's map.

Directions to these trails
From Red Bluff, take Hwy 36 east about seven and a half miles to the Hog Lake Plateau Trailhead.The vista trail is accessed from the Hog Lake Plateau trail.

Iron Canyon Trail

Explorers can access the area and trek to the rock outcropping seen in the picture to the left and experience the views of the river from high above the canyon. The route for this trail can be seen on the Sacramento River Bend brochure's map.

Directions to this trail
When completed this trail will be accessed from a parking lot two and a half miles southwest of the Hog Lake Trailhead on Hwy 36. From Red Bluff, take Hwy 36 east approximately 5 miles and you will see the trailhead parking on the north side of the road.

Paynes Creek Wetland Trail System

This trail system will lead you through the Paynes Creek Wetlands which is an ideal location for bird watching. A Paynes Creek Wetland brochure will soon be available with birding information. Trailheads for the wetlands are located at the Bass Pond, the east side of the Wetlands, and at Paynes Creek Crossing. There is a restroom, picnic area and large parking lot located at the Bass Pond.
Most BLM lands are open to hunting under California Department of Fish and Game regulations. Be aware that hunting season may be open and the wetland area is often use for hunting. Be aware of your surroundings when walking in the wetlands.

Directions to this trail system
From Redding take I-5 south to the Jellys Ferry Exit (just a few miles north of Red Bluff). Turn left and continue 2.7 miles on Jellys Ferry Road. Turn right on Bend Ferry Road (passing over the Bend Bridge). Follow this winding road for approximately 3 miles and you will see the first parking area for the Paynes Creek Wetlands at the Bass Pond. See the map for more information.

Yana Trail

Directions to this trail
This trail can be accessed from multiple trail heads. Please refer to the map for directions to your selected trailhead.

Trinity

The Douglas City Campground is surrounded by trails although most are unmarked. Explore the area and see where the trail leads you.
Union Hill Pond has trails that circle around the entire pond.
Weaverville Basin Trails Committee offers a map and brochure of all the trails around Weaverville.
Trinity Alps Wilderness which is adjactent to the BLM Tunnel Ridge Wilderness also offers a wilderness trail experience.

Butte

Upper Ridge Nature Preserve offers an extensive network of trails.
Butte Creek Canyon offers several trails that extend alongside the creek and offers access to the water.

Keep in mind LNT concepts when out on the trail.