more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
351 ft
Climb
-123 ft
Descent
00:12:59
Avg time
229 ft
Altitude change
529 ft
Altitude min
758 ft
Altitude max
529 ft
Altitude start
758 ft
Altitude end
2.514%
Grade
-14.676%
Grade max
16.196%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,031 ft
Distance down
1,570 ft
Distance flat
00:12:59
Avg time

FB (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Keswick
    Redding, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43408 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135159 in Trail Running
    • #156224 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,262 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,787 in Trail Running
    • #9,321 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Mellow fun trail that leads from Keswick Dam Blvd down to the Sacramento River Trail. Many other trails can be linked from there.

Access Info

Park in the FB parking lot on Keswick Damn Blvd. Trail starts on the other side of the road from the parking lot.

Tags
Bridges

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 70 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 418 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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FB (Lower) Trail Reports

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Jul 24, 2025 @ 5:49pm
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Jul 20, 2025 @ 3:01pm
Jul 20, 2025
Jul 8, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Jul 8, 2025
Trail in great condition, tall grasses must have been recently cut. Very dry and loose rocks all along trial. Lots of fun as always.
Aug 15, 2024 @ 4:09pm
Aug 15, 2024
Wide open - no issues. Just dry and a little loose here and there.
Jun 7, 2024 @ 1:21am
Jun 7, 2024
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on Jul 24, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to fb-lower trailhead (40.601730, -122.442980)

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      6:05 | 13 | Jan 7, 2024 , Redding

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      MatthiasHT0U62
      Its a fun short ride with a down hill part with sm jumps
      centeradventure centeradventure
      Did this downhill not the climb. Good little ride. Well maintained and pretty easy. A couple fun sections.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FB (Lower) located?
      FB (Lower) is located in Keswick, Redding, California, United States. It is part of the Keswick trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.60173, -122.44298.
      ▼ How hard is FB (Lower)?
      FB (Lower) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.514%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FB (Lower)?
      FB (Lower) has 351 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 123 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 529 ft to 758 ft.
      ▼ Is FB (Lower) a point to point trail?
      FB (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is FB (Lower)?
      FB (Lower) is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FB (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FB (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride FB (Lower)?
      FB (Lower) is best visited during: All seasons.
      ▼ How do I access FB (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FB (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FB (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride FB (Lower). The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FB (Lower)?
      FB (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,366 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,087 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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