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1,729 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-110 ft
Descent
00:03:31
Avg time
-108 ft
Altitude change
1,833 ft
Altitude min
1,941 ft
Altitude max
1,941 ft
Altitude start
1,834 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
128 ft
Distance climb
1,424 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:03:31
Avg time

Upper Ice Box Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whiskeytown
    Redding, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40247 in Trail Running
    • #76800 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Fun fast trail with a slight technical rock section and stream crossing on the west side.

Access Info

trail starts just before the whiskeytown falls parking lot on the east side and just before the bridge on shasta bally road on the west side.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 68 rides
  • Last: Jul 30, 2026
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May 8, 2024 @ 12:51pm
May 8, 2024
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Feb 24, 2024 @ 4:32am
Feb 24, 2024
 Some 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.
Nov 11, 2023 @ 12:00am
Nov 11, 2023
Dec 22, 2022 @ 6:29pm
Dec 22, 2022
 All clear - some wet leaves.
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on May 8, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (3 votes)
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        Directions to upper-ice-box trailhead (40.597170, -122.599640)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Ice Box

        ▼ Where is Upper Ice Box located?
        Upper Ice Box is located in Whiskeytown, Redding, California, United States. It is part of the Whiskeytown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.59717, -122.59964.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Ice Box?
        Upper Ice Box is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Ice Box?
        Upper Ice Box has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 110 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,833 ft to 1,941 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Ice Box a point to point trail?
        Upper Ice Box is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Ice Box?
        Upper Ice Box is 1,729 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Ice Box?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Ice Box. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Ice Box?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Ice Box are:
        • May (4 activities)
        • October (4 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Ice Box? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Ice Box are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Ice Box?
        The estimated time to ride Upper Ice Box is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 1,729 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Ice Box?
        Upper Ice Box is a moderately popular trail. There have been 654 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 631 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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