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Sacramento River Trail at South Diestelhorst Bridge Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 223 Google reviews · Running trail in Redding, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Sacramento River Trail at South Diestelhorst Bridge 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.
Popular network of paved trails offering scenic views for walking, cycling and birdwatching.
What runners say about Sacramento River Trail at South Diestelhorst Bridge Trailhead
“all along the beautiful Sacramento River.”
“Beautiful views and an easy walk.”
Very good ride from court street in Redding to shasta dam is 30 miles round trip Take plenty of food and water The earlier you go the better it will be
From this point to the ribbon bridge it is a very nice walk. About a little under halfway out to the bridge though you will run out of shade, so bring water. The peace wheel along the way there is very serene, with a nice spot to cool off next to a creek.
A fantastic resource for Redding. A classic multi use bike path with lots of trails intersecting it. Good for walking, running and cycling. Trail is right along the river most of the way and surrounded by mature trees in some stretches.
One of Redding iconic photo destinations and river trail start and end locations. Want a great photo sunset location for you and your favorite person ...this it. You can watch otters playing below the bridge, fish jumping completely out of the water. Many species of bird frolic here as well. You won’t be disappointed.
Trail conditions & character
“There are many many miles of paved trails which make it a great place to bring a stroller.”
Plan your run at Sacramento River Trail at South Diestelhorst Bridge Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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