The Friesen Foundation

Project Overview

Working with the Redding Trail Alliance and the City of Redding, the Friesen Foundation has provided grant funding to complete the new trail network in the Salt Creek Watershed. This recently-completed trail system connects to the Sacramento River Trail, adding a 1.5-mile scenic spur-trail that features stunning views of Salt Creek and the Sacramento River. The project leveraged additional private match grant funding from the McConnell Foundation and included the design and installation of a 70-foot prefabricated bridge over Salt Creek: a key salmon producing tributary to the Sacramento River.

Creating access to wild spaces

The Salt Creek Watershed Trail project was a multi-faceted construction effort. Nathan Knudsen and his team at the Redding Trail Alliance built 1.5 miles of trail using heavy machinery as well as hand tools to shape the terrain to their exact specifications. The result is unique trail experience in Redding; one that has a little something for every type of bike rider, trail runner, or hiker.

In addition to cutting the trail, a big part of the project was the installation of a bridge over Salt Creek. A helicopter was used to drop the bridge in place.

Now that the bridge is in place and the trail complete, users of the paved River Trail will be able to branch off onto dirt single-track and explore the Salt Creek watershed close-up.

A helicopter in action caring a bridge over Salt Creek

A helicopter was used to drop the bridge over Salt Creek.

“For those willing to brave the tough terrain of the Salt Creek Trail, the reward is a hidden gem right in the city. Its unique rock features and natural beauty have inspired a group of public and private organizations to restore it, protect access to it, and create a photo-worthy destination for anyone in the community up for the challenge. Completing the project will address private property access issues, improve the safety and sustainability of the trail, and ensure it can be enjoyed by all in perpetuity.”

Travis Menne, Community Projects Manager for the City of Redding

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Salt Creek Watershed Trail

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Creating access to wild spaces

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