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7.4 miles
Distance
744 ft
Climb
-765 ft
Descent
00:48:26
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
644 ft
Altitude min
766 ft
Altitude max
758 ft
Altitude start
736 ft
Altitude end
-0.055%
Grade
-20.161%
Grade max
18.53%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:48:26
Avg time

Upper FB Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Keswick
    Redding, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78196 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108186 in Trail Running
    • #253364 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Winding mellow trail with great views of Keswick Lake. Great for all mountain, Cross Country and Cyclocross bikes. This trail connects to several others to make your ride as long as you want.

Access Info

FB trailhead off of Keswick Dam rd

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 61 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 296 rides
  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Upper FB Trail Trail Reports

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Dec 15, 2024 @ 10:34am
Dec 15, 2024
Dec 7, 2024 @ 9:02pm
Dec 7, 2024
Trail in great condition.
Jun 7, 2024 @ 1:21am
Jun 7, 2024
Areas of Star Thistle - stabs the legs! A few thorny blackberry bushes reaching out onto the trail as well.
May 18, 2024 @ 7:28am
May 18, 2024
Tree fell over across trail.
Dec 10, 2023 @ 4:37am
Dec 10, 2023
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on Dec 15, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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        Directions to upper-fb-trail trailhead (40.614980, -122.436820)

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        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 Upper FB Trail

        Where is Upper FB Trail located?
        Upper FB Trail is located in Keswick, Redding, California, United States. It is part of the Keswick trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.61498, -122.43682.
        How hard is Upper FB Trail?
        Upper FB Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.055%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper FB Trail?
        Upper FB Trail has 744 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 765 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 644 ft to 766 ft.
        Is Upper FB Trail a point to point trail?
        Upper FB Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.

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