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Walker Mine Upper Sac Ditch Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Redding, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Walker Mine Upper Sac Ditch 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.
What runners say about Walker Mine Upper Sac Ditch Trailhead
“There are beautiful overlooks and places to stop and enjoy the view.”
“This quiet, easy hike is great for beginner hikers and everyone else.”
Great quiet trail. Dog friendly. Parked in the dirt lot and hiked towards the river - stopped at the overlook & hiked out to a 2nd point with a bench & lovely view of the water. Bit less than 2.5 RT but could do overlook and back (views of dam) in about 1.5mi RT.
I love the BLM land hiking trails. I go out with my dog Seymour Butts all the time because you don't have to be on a leash. You do need to be careful of people on bikes an horses though but it's usually pretty clear. One of our favorite places to go is the waterfall off FB trail.
Love taking the dog for early morning walks on the easy to navigate trails. There are many trails in the area that connect to each other. It can be confusing for someone that has not been there before. Luckily there plenty of maps online that will help you plan a path.
Clear views of the Sacramento River. This quiet, easy hike is great for beginner hikers and everyone else. There are beautiful overlooks and places to stop and enjoy the view.
Trail conditions & character
“Parked in the dirt lot and hiked towards the river - stopped at the overlook & hiked out to a 2nd point with a bench & lovely view of the water.”
“I go out with my dog Seymour Butts all the time because you don't have to be on a leash.”
“This quiet, easy hike is great for beginner hikers and everyone else.”
“The beginning is a bit of a climb, but it's pretty easy going the rest of the way with nice views.”
“Minimal elevation gain, trail was a bit rocky and def well worn with bike traffic.”
Plan your run at Walker Mine Upper Sac Ditch 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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