Breaking ground on the Gateway expansion

Construction is underway on the Gateway Trail System expansion—a 46-mile addition to the existing 11 miles of scenic pathways through one of the most pristine and secluded parts of California! Ultimately, the in-progress 57-mile trail system, located on U.S. Forest Service land, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, will be open to mountain bikers, hikers, runners, and even horseback riders.

Work commenced on the existing user-created MX Trail to make it sustainable. Almost simultaneously, excavation started near the proposed Ten Gallon Trailhead and proceeded toward Upper Bear Springs. When completed, the trail beginning at Ten Gallon will connect Everitt Memorial Highway to Old McCloud Avenue, creating a huge loop for all kinds of non-motorized outdoor adventures. 

Dedicated volunteers have pitched in to do the finish work on these trails, saving time and money on the project. Segments of trail in the Community Zone, Big Mountain Zone, and Learning Zone will be added sequentially based on weather, construction crew availability, and funding.

New non-motorized trails will be open for public use as they are finished and approved by the U.S. Forest Service. Completion of the Gateway Trail System expansion is expected to take four to five years. Want to help speed things up? Become a volunteer and join us as we put new routes for outdoor recreation on the map.