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2,263 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-81 ft
Descent
00:02:51
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
694 ft
Altitude min
750 ft
Altitude max
750 ft
Altitude start
740 ft
Altitude end
-0.424%
Grade
-19.254%
Grade max
19.521%
Grade min
1,006 ft
Distance climb
1,072 ft
Distance down
185 ft
Distance flat
00:02:51
Avg time

Cat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Keswick
    Redding, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42816 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349674 in Trail Running
    • #152945 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,246 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,256 in Trail Running
    • #9,061 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Cat is a 2,263 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Redding California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 5 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Cat Trail Reports

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Apr 8, 2026 @ 1:48pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 8, 2026
Major erosion (major ruts or slumping, large boulders and roots exposed due to erosion) No reason to come down this trail, even the two connecting...
Mar 21, 2023 @ 6:24pm
Mar 21, 2023
Feb 11, 2023 @ 12:04am
Feb 11, 2023
Feb 3, 2023 @ 5:56pm
Feb 3, 2023
Jan 27, 2023 @ 4:30pm
Jan 27, 2023
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on Apr 8, 2026
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cat trailhead (40.600160, -122.454110)

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      Apr 8, 2026 @ 1:50pm
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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      At some point this was probably a great trail. It has long since been abandoned.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cat located?
      Cat is located in Keswick, Redding, California, United States. It is part of the Keswick trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.60016, -122.45411.
      ▼ How hard is Cat?
      Cat is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.424%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cat?
      Cat has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 694 ft to 750 ft.
      ▼ Is Cat a point to point trail?
      Cat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cat?
      Cat is 2,263 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cat?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cat?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cat are:
      • March (10 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      • April (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cat are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cat?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Cat. The trail is 2,263 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cat?
      Cat is a moderately popular trail. There have been 616 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 587 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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