| Northeastern California is home to the scenic | | | | scenic. It features the adjacent river and |
| Bizz Johnson Trail. The trail runs along the | | | | canyon and vistas of the surrounding |
| Susan River in Lassen County. Bizz Johnson | | | | mountains. |
| Trail follows the old Fernley and Lassen | | | | |
| Branch Line of the Southern Pacific railroad. | | | | Multi-geared, wide-tire mountain bicycles are |
| It runs over 25 miles from Susanville to | | | | best for trail use, as the trail surface |
| Mason Station. The main trailhead is located | | | | consists of a relatively level railroad |
| at the old Railroad Depot in the City of | | | | grade. Bicyclers should exercise caution when |
| Susanville, just under 100 miles north of | | | | crossing planking on decked bridges and when |
| Reno and roughly 100 miles east of Red Bluff, | | | | riding through unlighted tunnels. |
| California. | | | | |
| | | | Equestrians are welcome on Bizz Johnson |
| The Bizz Johnson Trail follows the Susan | | | | Trail. The trail features 11 bridges are |
| River for the 1st 16 miles of its length. The | | | | passable on horseback, as are two tunnels |
| trail's landscape is a combination of | | | | |
| semi-arid canyon and upland forests of pine | | | | It is important to share the trail. Walkers |
| and fir as it crosses the river 12 times as | | | | and bicyclists should yield to horseback |
| it winds through the rugged Susan River | | | | riders. |
| Canyon on a number of bridges and trestles. | | | | |
| It also passes through 2 tunnels. The trail | | | | Cross-country skiing is popular here as well. |
| then follows existing roads for another 4 1/2 | | | | The best areas for cross-country skiing are |
| miles into Westwood, California. | | | | on the trail's upper 18 1/2-mile segment. |
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| Because of its high elevation the trail has 4 | | | | The lower 7 miles of trail from Highway 36 |
| distinct seasons, but autumn is the most | | | | east to Susanville may also be skied |
| popular time to visit. The gorgeous autumn | | | | following major snowfall. Skiers should check |
| colors make the scenery along the Bizz | | | | local weather conditions before beginning a |
| Johnson Trail some of the most photographic | | | | cross-country skiing expedition, and always |
| in the country. Autumn is also the time for | | | | use caution. |
| the annual Rails to Trails Festival in | | | | |
| Susanville. | | | | Anglers will find that fishing in the Susan |
| | | | River is best from spring to early summer. |
| When hiking the Bizz Johnson drinking water | | | | The Susan River is home to rainbow and brown |
| should be packed in or treated because water | | | | trout, speckled dace and more. |
| sources found along the trail are not safe | | | | |
| for drinking thanks in part to the cattle and | | | | Primitive camping is allowed along the trail |
| stock that use the river upstream. | | | | on Forest Service Land. There is a 7-day |
| | | | camping limit and campfires require permits |
| A number of day hikes are possible from the | | | | from the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. |
| many trailheads. The 18-mile segment along | | | | Forest Service or the California Department |
| the Susan River from Westwood Junction to | | | | of Forestry. |
| Susanville is an easy hike, and is the most | | | | |