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3,848 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
1,051 ft
Altitude min
1,078 ft
Altitude max
1,065 ft
Altitude start
1,079 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
1,043 ft
Distance climb
787 ft
Distance down
2,018 ft
Distance flat
00:05:17
Avg time
Shasta Dam Details
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Riding AreaShasta Lake
Redding, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Shasta Dam is a 3,848 ft moderately popular white difficulty paved path trail located near Redding California. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
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6 Months
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- 29 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 12, 2026
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Directions to shasta-dam trailhead
(40.713950, -122.416230)
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1 mile • 37 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shasta Dam
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Where is Shasta Dam located?
Shasta Dam is located in Shasta Lake, Redding, California, United States. It is part of the Shasta Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.71395, -122.41623.
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How hard is Shasta Dam?
Shasta Dam is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Shasta Dam?
Shasta Dam has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,051 ft to 1,078 ft.
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Is Shasta Dam a point to point trail?
Shasta Dam is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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