9.5 miles
Distance
1,550 ft
Climb
-1,158 ft
Descent
1,343 ft
High Point
389 ft
Altitude change
517 ft
Altitude min
517 ft
Altitude start
906 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-40.8%
Grade max
63.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

Fun loop of town trails that starts and ends from the Sacramento River Trail.

Detailed Description
Loop From River Trail is a 9 mile popular intermediate route located near Redding California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,550 ft with a max elevation of 1,343 ft then descends -1,158 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Altitude min
    517 ft
  • Altitude start
    517 ft
  • Altitude end
    906 ft
  • Climb
    1,550 ft
  • Descent
    -1,158 ft
  • Grade
    0.8%
  • Grade max
    -40.8%
  • Grade min
    63.6%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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  • Riding area
    Westside/Mary Lake
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk west on Buenaventura Trail (10 Bridges).
  2. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  3. Turn left onto Buenaventura Boulevard.
  4. Continue for 400 meters.
  5. Turn right onto CA 299/Eureka Way.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Turn left onto Ridge Drive.
  8. Continue for 900 meters.
  9. Turn right onto Lakeside Drive.
  10. Continue for 100 meters.
  11. Turn right onto the walkway.
  12. Continue for 300 meters.
  13. Turn right onto the walkway.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Turn right onto Kilkee Drive.
  16. Continue for 300 meters.
  17. Bear left onto Mary Lake Ditch Trail.
  18. Continue for 300 meters.
  19. Keep straight to stay on Blast.
  20. Continue for 10 meters.
  21. Turn right onto Mary Lake Ditch Trail.
  22. Continue for 900 meters.
  23. Turn right to stay on Mary Lake Ditch Trail.
  24. Continue for 300 meters.
  25. Keep left to stay on Mary Lake Ditch Trail.
  26. Continue for 300 meters.
  27. Keep left to take Ridge Trail.
  28. Continue for 500 meters.
  29. Turn left to stay on Ridge Trail.
  30. Continue for 800 meters.
  31. Bear left onto Valparaiso.
  32. Continue for 100 meters.
  33. Bear right onto Skywalker Drive.
  34. Continue for 500 meters.
  35. Turn right onto Ridge Trail.
  36. Continue for 50 meters.
  37. Keep right to stay on Ridge Trail.
  38. Continue for 100 meters.
  39. Bear right onto TOTW/Rattlesnake Connector.
  40. Continue for 70 meters.
  41. Bear left onto Rattlesnake.
  42. Continue for 200 meters.
  43. Turn right onto Westside Traverse.
  44. Continue for 200 meters.
  45. Walk west on Westside Traverse.
  46. Continue for 40 meters.
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