Swasey Recreation Area Trail Map
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- Location: South Redding
- Surface: Dirt
- Difficulty: Medium
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Swasey Recreation Area Trailheads begin on the dirt road off Swasey Drive in Redding. The Mule Mountain Pass Trail is open to foot traffic, mountain biking, and horseback riding. There are many new and improved trails in the Swasey Drive Recreation Area. Most trails are rugged and unmarked, encouraging self-discovery. Bring Plenty of water and be aware of poison oak. This trail system connects to Whiskeytown NRA.
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This is a great trail. The escalator is truly a challenge. Be careful going down Mule Mountain Road, it’s very rocky.
We believe in sharing the trails with a smile. We do everything we can to prepare our horses before hitting the trail. Our horses are used to mountain bikes, however, any animal, or person, would spook or be afraid if they felt threatened. Please help to keep everyone safe by practicing trail etiquette. These rules of etiquette are national.
Equestrians always have the right of way.
Please go slow around blind corners, watch your speed and stay alert.
Do not wear ear-gear that impairs your hearing.
Look up and ahead frequently, so you know what is ahead of you.
Please also do these things to help avert an accident:
As soon as you see a horse, speak. Horses will usually settle down as soon as they know you are human.
When passing an equestrian, always stay on the downhill side of the trail. Horses will spook away from what they are afraid of. We may not be safe if you are on the uphill side of the trail.
Please alert us if there are more bike riders behind you.
Please realize that horses are a prey animal. Their instincts are to flee first, think later.
Please remember that the trails you ride on are “multiple-use” trails for all of us to enjoy.
Thank you and see ya on the trail!
Susie
Shasta Cowgirls
what up neil? cool website. had lots of fun on the Swasey trails! good all around. see you at the top!
Yeah, that was a great ride. Going to have to ride up the Escalator next time.
I wish horse riders would clean up after their animals. When my dog craps on the trail, I’m supposed to clean it up. My bike doesn’t crap all over everything. Sorry if I sound too rude, I just wanted to respond to susie’s post about trail etiquette. By the way. When trails are closed, they’re closed to horses too. We’ve all seen the damage caused by horses on wet trails.