Redding, CA · 96001

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    Sacramento River Trail

    Paved riverside loop through the heart of Redding, linking the Sundial Bridge and Diestelhorst Bridge.

    ~4 min from 96001

    Know before you go: Summer afternoons are often very hot; go early.

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    Sundial Bridge

    Santiago Calatrava's glass-decked pedestrian bridge over the Sacramento River; free.

    ~4 min from 96001

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    McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (Turtle Bay)

    Free gardens and riverside trails at Turtle Bay, next to the Sundial Bridge.

    ~4 min from 96001

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    Caldwell Park & Lake Redding

    Riverfront park with lawns, river access and the Sacramento River Trail trailhead.

    ~3 min from 96001

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    Enterprise Park

    Large east-side city park on the Sacramento River.

    ~7 min from 96001

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    Swasey Recreation Area

    BLM trail network on Redding's west edge for hiking, running and mountain biking.

    ~10 min from 96001

    Know before you go: Exposed and hot in summer.

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    Sacramento River Rail Trail

    Paved former rail line from Keswick Dam toward Shasta Dam along the river canyon.

    ~11 min from 96001

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    Mary Lake

    Small west Redding lake with a walking loop.

    ~10 min from 96001

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How we ranked this list

In or at the edge of Redding, about 15 minutes or less. Ranked by scenery, year-round access, free entry and family-friendliness.

Drive times: one-way OSRM estimates (no traffic) from 1733 Market St, Redding 96001. Season chips filter out places that are closed or not recommended that season; they do not re-rank. Check official sites for current conditions.

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