Following the course of Keswick Reservoir and the old rail line, the Sacramento River 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 11-mile long trail is mostly flat with a section of rolling hills and curves near Keswick Dam Road. The trail is open year-round to hikers, joggers, and bicyclists.Trailheads are located at Iron Mountain Road (Rock Creek Road junction), Keswick Boat Ramp, and along Keswick Dam Road. Free parking is available at all trailheads.
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. You can bike or walk across the dam or you can drive to the trailhead south of the dam on the east side. 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 and this will lead you to the Rock Creek, Keswick Boat Launch, Keswick Dam Road, and Matheson trailheads.
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