Shasta Recreation

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Sacramento River Rail Trail (National Recreation Trail)

View the brochure and map. For information on other BLM trails see the Trails page. Following the course of Keswick Reservoir and the old rail line, the Sacramento Rail Trail will soon connect Redding to Shasta Dam. When completed this trail system will lead 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. Free parking is available at all trailheads.

Mule Mountain Pass Trail

This link will soon lead you to a printable brochure and map of the Mule Mountain Pass Trail. Trailheads begin on the dirt road off Swasey Drive in Redding. The Mule Mountain Pass Trail is currently undergoing restoration. 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. For information on other BLM trails see the Trails page.

Keswick Reservoir

Bring your boat out to the cool waters of Keswick Reservoir and fish until your heart is content. If trout are what you are looking for...this is the place. This is also an excellent place to simply float around and enjoy nature and wonderful views of Shasta Dam. At the Keswick Boat Ramp there is also a trailhead for the beautiful Sacramento River Rail Trail. See the Sacramento River Rail Trail brochure with a map of the area surrounding the Keswick Boat Ramp.

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. The brochure and maps of this area are available at the BLM Redding Field Office or can be printed.

Clear Creek Greenway

This link will lead you to a printable brochure and map of the Lower Clear Creak Greenway. This area is a pleasant diversion that is only a stone's throw away from metropolitan Redding. Grab your hiking boots, swimming trunks, and binoculars and come enjoy the trail, cool water, and abundant wildlife. Horsetown Clear Creek Preserve (HCCP) is within this area offering guided nature excursions throughout the year. For more information contact HCCP at 530-241-2026.

Whiskeytown NRA

This link will lead you to the Whiskeytown webpage. The Mule Mountain Trail connects to the Whiskeytown trail system.

Shasta Dam

For more information on accessing Shasta Dam check out the Bureau of Reclamation's Shasta Dam webpage. This site includes information on tours including contact information.