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If you’re interested in dipping a toe into the local mountain biking scene, check out these three trails around Redding.

THE SNAIL TRAIL

1.6 miles, single track

A continuous mile of ample berms and small, low-commitment jumps make the Snail Trail the type of low-stress descent that even beginners can open up on. The 732-foot descent is steep enough to keep most riders’ blood pumping without having to ride their brakes. The trail, located in Swasey Recreation Area southwest of Redding, starts at Black Bear Pass and links back with Mule Mountain Trail. www.mtbproject.com/trail/7009600/snail-trail

FRENCH FRY TRAIL

6.1 miles, single track

A mixture of technical rock gardens, tough but thankfully short climbs, and speedy single track make French Fry the type of trail that can make three completely different styles of riders happy. The 6.1-mile trail, on a Bureau of Land Management tract in Whiskeytown, starts just north of the intersection of Highway 299 and Middle Creek Road; access it from the Old Shasta transfer station. Bring intermediate skills, and make sure to take the rock gardens slow on your first descent. www.mtbproject.com/trail/7022265/french-fry-trail

ENTICER JUMP

5,180 feet, single track

At just a year old, the Enticer is the newest mountain bike trail created by the Redding Trail Alliance. The expert-level trail is filled with big berms, drops and jumps. It was named both for its intended purpose (to entice riders from other parts of the country to come to Redding) and as an homage to Canadian snowmobiler Larry Enticer, who quipped, before riding the trail, “Are you silly? You know I am gonna send it,” in a YouTube video that has been viewed more than 7.5 million times. The trail is less than a mile long, but be warned: This trail’s black diamond rating is well deserved with massive park-style jumps, berms and rollers that even advanced riders should scout before committing to. www.trailforks.com/trails/enticer-jump