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Eastside Keswick Trails - Hornbeck Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Redding, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Eastside Keswick Trails - Hornbeck Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Well-maintained trail network for bike riding and hiking with views of Keswick Lake.
What runners say about Eastside Keswick Trails - Hornbeck Trailhead
“Includes some beautiful views of the river and a good balance of sun & shade opportunities.”
“Definitely peaceful and quiet, which in my opinion is better than an eye candy trail with tons of people.”
Well maintained and signed trail system. Includes some beautiful views of the river and a good balance of sun & shade opportunities. My dog and I frequent this trail and love it.
The sign at the trailhead says Quartz Hill Trailhead now! It can be an out and back, or you can hook up with other trails and make it a loop. We went to Walkermine and turned back. 8.45 miles. You can go to the dam and loop or turn back for a 26ish mile ride. Easy to moderate ride!
We hiked on this trail from the parking area to the reservoir about 2.5 miles one way, just under 5 miles there and back. Saw a couple bikers who were respectful of hikers but they typically spooked us given the solitude of the hike. Not much to look at during the hike other than over head manzanita and holly.
I haven't personally walked much of this trail just went there and stopped and parked to get some peace and quiet and do some thinking but it is a beautiful place it looks like and it look like lots of people were enjoying the trails on foot and on mountain bikes.
Trail conditions & character
“Includes some beautiful views of the river and a good balance of sun & shade opportunities.”
“Pit toilet a bit along the trail before the path heads north from Quartz Hill Rd.”
“We hiked on this trail from the parking area to the reservoir about 2.”
“Definitely peaceful and quiet, which in my opinion is better than an eye candy trail with tons of people.”
“Some rocky switch backs, but not to technical for us beginners.”
“It can be an out and back, or you can hook up with other trails and make it a loop.”
Plan your run at Eastside Keswick Trails - Hornbeck Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteblm.gov
- Phone+1 530-224-2100
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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