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1.1 miles
Distance
178 ft
Climb
-302 ft
Descent
00:09:21
Avg time
-124 ft
Altitude change
590 ft
Altitude min
723 ft
Altitude max
723 ft
Altitude start
599 ft
Altitude end
-2.215%
Grade
-35.657%
Grade max
31.337%
Grade min
1,491 ft
Distance climb
3,685 ft
Distance down
324 ft
Distance flat
00:09:21
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Fisherman's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Keswick
    Redding, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122064 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119019 in Trail Running
    • #281350 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fun trail that leaves the Sacramento River trail and runs along Keswick lake ending at Keswick Dam.

Access Info

Either start up the Sacramento River Trail from the Keswick parking lot for about a mile, you will see a sign for Fisherman's trail on your right. If riding in the uphill direction the trail starts right on the west side of Keswick Dam.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 27 miles avg distance
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Fisherman's Trail Reports

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Feb 22, 2025 @ 9:52pm
Feb 22, 2025
Very lightly used, bit of overgrowth but still rideable there were a few big dead Falls blocking the trail but easy enough to get around/over.
Aug 15, 2024 @ 4:14pm
Aug 15, 2024
Rode on 8/15/24 on MTB. Several spots overgrown with scratchy brush, with some P.O. and low-hanging branches, plus one downed tree across the...
Mar 14, 2024 @ 2:45pm
Mar 14, 2024
Rode this today on a gravel bike with 38c tires and it was in ideal condition.
Aug 28, 2023 @ 8:05am
Aug 28, 2023
very overgrown vegetation almost unpassable.
Jan 18, 2020 @ 10:17am
Jan 18, 2020
Be careful in a few slow corners and washouts in corners
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Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
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        Directions to fisherman-s trailhead (40.617100, -122.450840)

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        Feb 22, 2025 @ 9:52pm
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        Fisherman Trail MTB Redding California
        10:25 | 88 | Nov 7, 2024 , Redding

        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,...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fisherman's

        Where is Fisherman's located?
        Fisherman's is located in Keswick, Redding, California, United States. It is part of the Keswick trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.6171, -122.45084.
        How hard is Fisherman's?
        Fisherman's is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.215%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Fisherman's?
        Fisherman's has 178 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 302 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 590 ft to 723 ft.
        Is Fisherman's a point to point trail?
        Fisherman's is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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