Bus shuttles offered for Bizz Johnson National Recreational Trail
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SUSANVILLE, Calif. -- Weekend bus shuttle services for the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail will begin Saturday, June 2, and continue through October. The service, a partnership of the Bureau of Land Management and Lassen Rural Bus, is available to bicyclists, hikers and runners, and eliminates the need for trail users to arrange their own vehicle shuttles.
On Saturdays, the bus picks up passengers at 8:15 a.m. in front of the Historic Susanville Railroad Depot, 601 Richmond Road. The bus makes stops at Devil’s Corral, Fredonyer Summit and at the Westwood Y. From these stops trail users can use the Bizz Johnson Trail for trips of 7, 18 or 30-miles back to Susanville.
The BLM provides a trailer to shuttle bikes. Riders should arrive early to allow time for bike loading. There are separate fees for the bus and bike shuttle.
Trail users can also take advantage of the Lassen Rural Bus west county commuter route Mondays through Saturdays. Bike rack-equipped buses leave from stops in Susanville (Main at Gay Streets and on Riverside Drive near Walmart) and can drop trail users at the same trail access points listed shown above.
Bus service also provides a great option for one-way trips on the South Side Trail. This seven-mile, single-track trail offers mountain biking, hiking and running opportunities adjacent to the gentle Bizz Johnson Trail.
The BLM is committed to providing local opportunities for families to access and enjoy public lands. Fare and schedule information can be found on the Lassen Rural Bus's website at www.lassentransportation.com, or by telephoning 530-252-7433. For information on the trail or shuttle service, telephone the BLM's Eagle Lake Field Office at 530-257-0456.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.