Join us on a birdy exploration of the City of Redding’s newest trail, Kum Bay Xerel. Once known as Riverland Drive Open Space, the area has been renamed in recognition of the Native American Wintu people in our community. Kum Bay Xerel means “Shady Oak Village” and now has a parking area and a paved, accessible trail of approximately one mile.
Meet Education Chair Tricia Ford at 9:00 am for a two to three hour easy stroll along the Sacramento River to watch a variety of water birds and warblers in the willows. There are no bathrooms at the open space.
Directions from Redding: From I-5 South, take exit 673 for Knighton Road. Turn right on Knighton Road and then make an immediate left onto Riverland Drive. Follow Riverland Drive a short way to the trailhead parking lot located in front of the Geodesic Sphere.