Sacramento River Rail Trail in California State

Sacramento River Rail Trail

A hidden gem along the Sacramento River, this beautiful trail is rarely frequented by visitors, making it a great ride for those who want to escape the city.

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Sacramento River Rail Trail Details

A hidden gem along the Sacramento River, this beautiful trail is rarely frequented by visitors, making it a great ride for those who want to escape the city. Three miles of the trail are through forested woodlands and the paved path twists next to the Keswick Reservoir. The rest of the journey follows the railroad bed of the former Central Pacific Railway past the lake and towards the Shasta Dam. Clocking in at just over 11-miles, this trail is guaranteed to be a memorable adventure.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sacramento River Rail Trail

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2.3 mi away

Shasta State Historic Park

Once a thriving mining town, the 19th-century buildings of Shasta are now preserved inside this historic park.

2.9 mi away

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Lake or waterfall? Choose your pleasure, or experience both, at California's Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

6.7 mi away

Route 151--Shasta Dam Boulevard

This 3-mile section of State Route 151 is the best place to witness the Three Shastas the Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake, and the mighty Mount Shasta itself.

10.6 mi away

Crystal Creek Falls

This is one of the more accessible waterfalls in Whiskeytown National Park.

10.7 mi away

Whiskeytown Falls

This three-tiered waterfall is one of the newer discoveries in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.