[sanjuro]

I am going to Redding in the next few weeks to visit a sick relative. Can anyone recommend a challenging XC ride, about 15-20 miles? Nearby is cool if it is a great ride.

 

[chicodude]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118593

That was from a ride on the rim of shasta lake ride a few weeks ago(Dry creek trail.....that's what it was called). Anything in the whiskey town area is good too.

 

[sanjuro]

I saw a Redding/Whiskytown site, and they recommended the Recliner trails. It was about 12 miles, but considering I can't expect my family to pick me up, a road ride back should make for a long day.

 

[Flakey Jake]

ive heard whiskeytown lake riding is the best riding to be done up there. A few of my friends have gone, get ready to do some serious climbing ( followed by some serious descending of course! )

 

[mtbikermark]

Wiskeytown is the best place to ride in Redding. I used to live there and rode all the time. Recliner IS a sweet trail. There are other trails closer to town, though if that's what you're looking for.

There are a few trails off of the Sacramento River Trail that I used to ride that are pretty cool.

A couple bike shops that could be of assistance to you are Chain Reaction (behind the Post Office off of CHurn Creek Rd.) and Sports Cottage (off Marina Dr.).