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Keswick Dam Access

Keswick Dam Access provides multiple trailhead entry points along Keswick Dam Road for accessing the Sacramento River Rail Trail system, a paved 11-mile scenic route popular with cyclists and pedestrians.

The Keswick Dam Trailhead offers a paved parking area with accessible facilities, though users should note a steep initial grade (approximately 14%) for the first 0. 75 miles before the trail flattens.

Additional access points and amenities are available at nearby locations including Keswick Boat Launch, which features a large paved parking area and vault toilets.


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