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2,582 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:04:04
Avg time
-174 ft
Altitude change
885 ft
Altitude min
1,071 ft
Altitude max
1,059 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
1,873 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:04:04
Avg time

Bottle Cap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mule Ridge and Swasey Recreation Area
    Redding, California
  • AKA
    bottlecaps
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99278 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123376 in Trail Running
    • #131573 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Other

This trail has been significantly damaged by the Carr Fire. The wooded features have been destroyed. The jumps, berms and rock gardens are still there but significant erosion issues are prevalent throughout. The trail is still a good option for linking adjacent trails on a longer ride.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 132 rides
  • Last: Jul 19, 2026
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Oct 29, 2023 @ 1:08pm
Oct 29, 2023
 reporter All clear. Step up jump has a rut on the lip from what looks like a moto.
May 5, 2021 @ 3:46pm
May 5, 2021
 Trail work has been done to restore the trail. Its riding good now.
Jun 29, 2020 @ 11:38am
Jun 29, 2020
 Slightly overgrown
Apr 29, 2019 @ 8:58am
Apr 29, 2019
 Pretty thrashed since the Carr Fire. All wooden features (bridges, log rides) are gone. A lot of erosion issues.
Dec 2, 2017 @ 9:49am
Dec 2, 2017
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Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
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        Directions to bottle-cap trailhead (40.586190, -122.478510)

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        Jun 25, 2018 @ 9:47am
        Jun 25, 2018

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        Technical loop in Redding
        ★ 1.0 • 15 miles • 1,535 ft • 22 • Loop •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bottle Cap

        ▼ Where is Bottle Cap located?
        Bottle Cap is located in Mule Ridge and Swasey Recreation Area, Redding, California, United States. It is part of the Mule Ridge and Swasey Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.58619, -122.47851.
        ▼ How hard is Bottle Cap?
        Bottle Cap is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bottle Cap?
        Bottle Cap has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 885 ft to 1,071 ft.
        ▼ Is Bottle Cap a point to point trail?
        Yes, Bottle Cap is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bottle Cap?
        Bottle Cap is 2,582 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bottle Cap?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bottle Cap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bottle Cap?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bottle Cap are:
        • March (15 activities)
        • July (12 activities)
        • May (11 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Bottle Cap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bottle Cap are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bottle Cap?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Bottle Cap. The trail is 2,582 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bottle Cap?
        Bottle Cap is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,214 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,170 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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