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