Historic Downtown Redding – Sundial Bridge loop from Redding

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Historic Downtown Redding – Sundial Bridge loop from Redding

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Historic Downtown Redding – Sundial Bridge loop from Redding

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6.12km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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470 m

Historic Downtown Redding

Highlight • Historical Site

In the 1950s, Redding bloomed, with lumber and a dam luring tourists and prosperity. Whiskeytown and Keswick dams further invigorated the economy, drawing laborers. Then, the rise of Interstate 5 in the '60s further sculpted its landscape and allure.

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2.06 km

Sacramento River National Recreation Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Sacramento River National Recreation Trail is a paved path in the heart of Redding. This trail is known for crossing the famed Sundial Bridge and can be combined with …

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2.80 km

Sundial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A celebrated pedestrian passage and art masterpiece, bridging Turtle Bay Exploration Park. While access is free, certain park areas require payment. This architectural wonder, one of the world's grandest sundials, traces time from 11am-3pm, its shadow moving visibly.

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5.90 km

Lorenz Hotel

Highlight • Historical Site

In the spring of 1901, Charles H. Barrett was commissioned to craft a three-tiered hotel in Redding's heart. Despite Lorenz's passing in 1895, his family's affluence, amassed from the prosperous Red Hill Placer mine, envisioned this grand edifice.

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6.12 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.62 km

357 m

132 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

1.56 km