Guides
“There’s gold in the hills of California!” Very soon after the discovery of gold in 1848 near Sutter’s Mill, Major Pierson B. Reading discovered gold on Clear Creek. Mining, in one form or another continued on in earnest for 130 years. The result was a creek turned upside down. Due to the wildly successful efforts to restore its salmon runs,...
Loops near Turtle Bay and provide access to Hilltop Dr.
The paved perimeter trail circles The McConnell Arboretum’s 200 acres of oak savanna, riparian forest, and wetlands with birds, turtles, and other wildlife. Restrooms, drinking fountains, cafe, picinic tables and benches available. Dogs must be on leash.
Springtime is particularly beautiful with the many wild flowers. However, stunning views of Clear Creek Canyon and the Sacramento Valley await anyone who takes this beautiful loop trail at any time of the year. Much of the trail is within open grasslands and oak woodlands which enhances vista opportunities. The openness also help reduce the potential...
Access at Kildare subdivision at Kilkee Drive or Dillard Road up to gravel parking area next to gates.
Trails of varying lengths for short or longer hikes or biking and beautiful views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, the Trinity range, and Redding.
Wahoo! Look for mountain bikes either chuffing uphill or, especially, rolling downhill on this sometimes narrow trail. Whether you start at the Meiner’s Loop or Wintu Loop parking areas, expect to see abundant features from the earliest days of California gold mining and occasional prehistoric encampments that escaped the impacts of that mining....
A nice loop trail in a Swasey area. From the picnic area high on the ridge you have great views of Lassen Peak and Mount Shasta. On a clear day you might see Sutter Buttes.
“Stand and deliver!” Find the spot of the notorious Wells Fargo stage robbery by the dastardly Ruggles brothers. Any part of this trail is a trip in time. The upper portion of this paved trail lays atop the old “River Road” built in 1883 to connect the withering Shasta City to the Central Pacific Railroad in nearby Redding. Look for stone...
Westside Trail & Middle Creek Trail Connector
This trail connects the Westside Trail system to the Middle Creek Trail. You must hike/bike up Valparaiso Street to the Westside Trail within the subdivision. From there you can access the Mary Lake Trailhead. Old mining features are found along the trail. You may see spawning steelhead and rainbow trout in the fall and winter when the creeks are high....
Similar to the Piety Loop - just a little further north west. Check out the canyon overlook along the trail. The Clear Creek Canyon is hundreds of feet deep and has great whitewater kayaking. Near the Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve (near the lower Clear Creek Bridge) tubers and novice kayakers can have fun on the run to Clear Creek Gorge. Make sure...
Creeks, springtime wildflowers and terrific views of Mt. Lassen, Redding, and greater Shasta County are seen during the east side climb. The area was used by the Wintu Indians for hundreds of years and more recently, during the Gold Rush Era. Stone walls and some mining prospects are visible.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
This is an easy hike along an old mining road that leads north through a chaparral and oak woodland forest. Several small creek crossings, spring wildflowers and the sounds of frogs make this walk a very easy stroll through the woods for families with children.
Access to the Upper Sacramento Ditch Trail
Dirt trails connecting to the Upper Sacramento Ditch Trail and leading to beautiful views at the top of Chamise Peak.
Trips
Sacramento River Trail
Riverside Mobile Park, California, United States
Hiking | 6.5 miles (10.7 miles away)
Hiking | 6.5 miles (10.7 miles away)
River trail small loop redding
Paradise View Mobile Estates, California, United States
Hiking | 2.3 miles (10.9 miles away)
Hiking | 2.3 miles (10.9 miles away)
My dog and I had a good hike on this trail. I will probably visit this one frequently since it's not too far from my house, and the incline makes for a good workout.
Turtle Bay Walk
Riverside Mobile Park, California, United States
Hiking | 3.2 miles (11.1 miles away)
Hiking | 3.2 miles (11.1 miles away)
Iron Canyon Trailhead 12-06-11
Red Bluff, California, United States
Hiking | 3.2 miles (15.7 miles away)
Hiking | 3.2 miles (15.7 miles away)
