35.4 miles
Distance
3,021 ft
Climb
-3,015 ft
Descent
1,097 ft
High Point
7 ft
Altitude change
523 ft
Altitude min
567 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-34.6%
Grade max
51.1%
Grade min
14 miles
Distance climb
13 miles
Distance down
8 miles
Distance flat

About 2K feet of elevation gain.

-0 miles, Start at the Keswick Dam river trail parking lot. Head south down the river trail.
-0.6 miles, turn left and go over ribbon bridge. continue straight onto FB trail.
-2.5 miles, cross Keswick Dam Blvd and continue on FB trail.
-5.2 miles, stay left towards FB trail.
-9.5 miles, left towards signs to FB/Hornbeck trail.
-10.2 miles, Left on Hornbeck trail.
-10.8 miles, stay right at the split.
-11.0 miles, stay left to Hornbeck trail.
-11.7 miles, right to Hornbeck trail.
-16.3 miles, stay straight on Upper Sac Ditch trail.
-21.4 miles, end of Sac Ditch Trail. Head left on the road, cross Shasta Dam and head south down the paved road. Follow to the bottom and through the OHV parking lot.
-24.1 miles, turn left onto the Sacramento River Trail.
-32.1 miles, turn left towards signs for Keswick Dam.
-34.2 miles, turn left off the paved trail onto the dirt Fisherman's Trail.
-35.3 miles, hit the road at the end of Fisherman's trail and go south for a couple hundred yards.
-35.5 miles, parking lot is on your right, You made it!

Detailed Description
Keswick Loop is a 35 mile popular intermediate route located near Redding California. This gravel bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 3,021 ft with a max elevation of 1,097 ft then descends -3,015 ft.
Tags
BridgesRiver or creek

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Stats

  • Distance
    35 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 54 min
  • Altitude min
    523 ft
  • Altitude start
    567 ft
  • Altitude end
    574 ft
  • Climb
    3,021 ft
  • Descent
    -3,015 ft
  • Grade max
    -34.6%
  • Grade min
    51.1%
  • Distance climb
    14 miles
  • Distance down
    13 miles
  • Distance flat
    8 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Gravel Bike
  • AKA
    Keswick loop
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    70
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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FB (Lower)
Jul 24, 2025 @ 5:49pm
Jul 24, 2025
Sacramento Rail Trail
May 18, 2025 @ 10:52pm
May 18, 2025
Fisherman's
Feb 22, 2025 @ 9:52pm
Feb 22, 2025
Very lightly used, bit of overgrowth but still rideable there were a few big dead Falls blocking the trail but easy enough to get around/over.
Upper FB Trail
Dec 15, 2024 @ 10:34am
Dec 15, 2024
Upper Sacramento Ditch
Dec 15, 2024 @ 10:34am
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