more stats
7.4 miles
Distance
744 ft
Climb
-765 ft
Descent
00:48:22
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
644 ft
Altitude min
766 ft
Altitude max
758 ft
Altitude start
736 ft
Altitude end
-0.055%
Grade
-20.161%
Grade max
18.53%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:48:22
Avg time

Upper FB Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Keswick
    Redding, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64543 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109624 in Trail Running
    • #338080 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,000 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #5,360 in Trail Running
    • #14,462 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Winding mellow trail with great views of Keswick Lake. Great for all mountain, Cross Country and Cyclocross bikes. This trail connects to several others to make your ride as long as you want.

Access Info

FB trailhead off of Keswick Dam rd

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BridgesViews

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 333 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Upper FB Trail Trail Reports

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Dec 15, 2024 @ 10:34am
Dec 15, 2024
Dec 7, 2024 @ 9:02pm
Dec 7, 2024
Trail in great condition.
Jun 7, 2024 @ 1:21am
Jun 7, 2024
Areas of Star Thistle - stabs the legs! A few thorny blackberry bushes reaching out onto the trail as well.
May 18, 2024 @ 7:28am
May 18, 2024
Tree fell over across trail.
Dec 10, 2023 @ 4:37am
Dec 10, 2023
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Status:
on Dec 15, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      May 30, 2022 @ 7:41am
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      Routes with this trail

      35 miles • 3,021 ft • 7 • Loop •
      -0 miles, Start at the Keswick Dam river trail parking lot. Head south down the river trail. -0.6 miles,...
      40 miles • 2,761 ft • 6 •
      20 ounces to freedom and 40 miles to burning thighs.
      4.5 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper FB Trail located?
      Upper FB Trail is located in Keswick, Redding, California, United States. It is part of the Keswick trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.61498, -122.43682.
      ▼ How hard is Upper FB Trail?
      Upper FB Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.055%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper FB Trail?
      Upper FB Trail has 744 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 765 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 644 ft to 766 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper FB Trail a point to point trail?
      Upper FB Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Upper FB Trail?
      Upper FB Trail is 7.4 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper FB Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper FB Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper FB Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper FB Trail are:
      • March (22 activities)
      • October (21 activities)
      • January (17 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper FB Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper FB Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper FB Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 48 minutes to ride Upper FB Trail. The trail is 7.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper FB Trail?
      Upper FB Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 2,126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,287 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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