Sundial Bridge – Ribbon Bridge loop from Redding

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Sundial Bridge – Ribbon Bridge loop from Redding

Moderate

3.0

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riders

Sundial Bridge – Ribbon Bridge loop from Redding

02:12

35.6km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.54 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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1.82 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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3.21 km

Chaunay Carroll Bush

Viewpoint

3.91 km

Redding Railroad Trestle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A marvel of engineering, this bridge features 26 lattice masts and stretches 1325m. With three trusses spanning the Sacramento and rising 34m above water, it gracefully curves, shifting its direction by 90°.

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8.23 km

Ribbon Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

15.4 km

Shasta State Historic Park

Highlight • Historical Site

19th century historic gold mining town preserved around the historic court house.

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25.8 km

Keswick Dam

Highlight • Structure

A concrete gravity dam on the Sacramento River, this 157-foot structure creates the Keswick Reservoir. Its power plant, boasting three turbines, harnesses 117 megawatts of energy.

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33.4 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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35.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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