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The ultimate adventure guide

Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2024
The trailhead is Susanville has a gravel parking area and sits across the street from the old Susanville Railroad Station, from which the building and an old train car still remain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2024
Well maintained bridges break up the gravel trail at the numerous river and stream crossings along the route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2024
While the Susan River is often out of view, even when it comes into view it is usually not directly accessible.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2024
The first of two railroad tunnels along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2024
The second of two railroad tunnels along the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2024
The South Side Trail is a more technical, single track route paralleling much of the length of the Bizz Johnson Trail. You'll see several forks with it over the course of the rail trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2024
A modern bridge spans the Devil's Corral area, which has historically treated bridges pretty badly. An interpretive sign marks the location.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2024
Heading westward from Susanville, the trail begins to cross through mountainous meadow landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2024
Scenic section of the Bizz Johnson Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2024
Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
08/25/2024
Goumaz Campground marks the approximate halfway point of the full length of the trail. Turning around here will make the out and back distance from Susanville around 27 miles.

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