By Charles Pekow — Nearly 80 miles of trail will soon open to bicycles in the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The National Park Service announced it will allow bikes on approximately 79.8 miles of trails in the Whiskeytown Unit beginning March 11.
Until now, riders could use bicycles — including pedal-assist e-bikes capable of speeds up to 20 mph — only on roads and most existing trails within the recreation area, located in the Shasta County portion of the Klamath Mountains in Northern California.
Park officials said they updated the rule in response to population growth and rising recreational demand in the Redding area. By opening additional off-road trails to bikes, the agency aims to expand access while managing increased visitation.
Details are available in the Federal Register notice: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-09/html/2026-02479.htm
