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1.2 miles
Distance
277 ft
Climb
-303 ft
Descent
00:16:46
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
2,407 ft
Altitude min
2,623 ft
Altitude max
2,453 ft
Altitude start
2,428 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
35%
Grade min
2,080 ft
Distance climb
3,392 ft
Distance down
745 ft
Distance flat
00:16:46
Avg time

Chimney Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whiskeytown
    Redding, California
  • AKA
    Rich Gulch Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105371 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72857 in Trail Running
    • #99434 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,747 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,534 in Trail Running
    • #5,532 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Spring - Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Great trail with a little bit of everything. you have to work to get there, but the way down is well worth it.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 120 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Chimney Trail Reports

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Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:44am (America/Boise)
Apr 18, 2026
Sep 13, 2025 @ 6:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 13, 2025
May 8, 2024 @ 12:48pm
May 8, 2024
 reporter Thanks to the Park Service and a local contractor, the trail is free of tree fall!
Feb 24, 2024 @ 4:32am
Feb 24, 2024
 BEYOND INSANE amount of trees down.
Nov 25, 2023 @ 9:04am
Nov 25, 2023
 reporter Expect multiple trees down throughout winter months. Crews work on re-opening in the spring.
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Status:
on Apr 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to chimney trailhead (40.589930, -122.614820)
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      6:06 | 101 | Apr 23, 2016 , Redding
      Chimney Shred Session
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      0:12 | 95 | Nov 28, 2015 , Redding

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      1 Review & Comments

      voodoobike
      Basically impassable. Totally overgrown.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chimney located?
      Chimney is located in Whiskeytown, Redding, California, United States. It is part of the Whiskeytown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.58993, -122.61482.
      ▼ How hard is Chimney?
      Chimney is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chimney?
      Chimney has 277 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 303 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,407 ft to 2,623 ft.
      ▼ Is Chimney a point to point trail?
      Chimney is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chimney?
      Chimney is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chimney?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chimney. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chimney?
      Chimney is best visited during: Spring - Fall.
      ▼ How do I access Chimney? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chimney are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chimney?
      The estimated time to ride Chimney is approximately 17 minutes. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Chimney?
      Chimney is a moderately popular trail. There have been 802 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 769 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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