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  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Shasta and Cascades
  4. …Greater Redding
  5. Swazey Recreation Area
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“Access the highest point in Swazey Rec Area on Mule Mountain (2,325'). ”

Ryan Schuppert
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Map Key

1.1

Miles

1.7

KM

Point to Point

2,314' 705 m

High

1,867' 569 m

Low

479' 146 m

Up

32' 10 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

This is an excellent trail in the Swazey Recreation Area. This puts you on the highest point of the Swazey trails.

The trail is skinny and rocky, it is a good climb going up and a fun hike coming down. There are great views from the top over into Whiskeytown.

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Land Manager: BLM Redding, CA

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Ryan Schuppert
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 2 votes

#5

in Swazey Recreation Area

#14791

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Trail Rankings

#5

in Swazey Recreation Area

#1,498

in California

#14,791

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The Mule Trailhead features a map and a bench to rest on.
Aug 15, 2017 near Shasta, CA

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