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The Best Hiking in Susanville

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Top hiking spots in and near Susanville

  • Susanville, California

    Bizz Johnson Trail

    25.41 mi / 1516 ft gain
    Bizz Johnson Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Susanville, California.
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  • Susanville, California

    Helipad Trail

    1.53 mi / 367 ft gain
    Helipad Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Susanville, California.
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  • Susanville, California

    Camp at ​Cheney Creek Primitive Campsite

    3 mi
    Cheney Creek has a bulletin board and toilet but no developed campsites. There is a primitive hike in or bike in campsite at Cheney Creek along the Bizz Johnson Trail, which is beside the Susan River. The primitive self contained camping site is 1.5 miles east of the Devil's Corral Trailhead on t...
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  • Susanville, California

    Eagle Lake Recreation Trail

    4.63 mi / 289 ft gain
    Eagle Lake Recreation Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Susanville, California.
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  • Litchfield, California

    Shaffer Mountain

    13.91 mi / 2156 ft gain
    Shaffer Mountain is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Litchfield, California.
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  • Westwood, California

    Mountain Meadow Reservoir

    23.77 mi / 709 ft gain
    Mountain Meadow Reservoir is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Westwood, California.
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  • Susanville, California

    Cypress Lake

    7.19 mi / 889 ft gain
    Cypress Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chester, California.
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  • Lassen County, California

    Backpack the Caribou Wilderness Lakes Loop

    12 mi
    The caribou lakes loop is very laid back, making it a great start for first time backpackers and kids. Word of caution: in the summer the mosquitos are plenty, I'd recommend this loop for the fall. From the parking lot there is a visible sign pointing you in the direction of the trailhead near Ca...
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  • Lassen County, California

    Triangle, Turnaround, and Black Lakes Trail

    9.99 mi / 719 ft gain
    Triangle, Turnaround, and Black Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.
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  • Quincy, California

    Live Oak Trail

    3.18 mi / 807 ft gain
    Live Oak Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Quincy, California.
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  • Chester, California

    Mount Harkness Loop Trail

    5.43 mi / 1332 ft gain
    Mount Harkness Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.
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  • Chester, California

    Crystal Lake Trail

    0.93 mi / 384 ft gain
    Crystal Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.
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  • Chester, California

    Juniper Lake Loop Trail

    6.81 mi / 1109 ft gain
    Juniper Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.
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  • Chester, California

    Horseshoe Lake Trail

    4.38 mi / 594 ft gain
    Horseshoe Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.
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  • Lassen County, California

    Butte Lake, Snag Lake, Twin Lake, Silver Lake Loop

    25.49 mi / 3114 ft gain
    Butte Lake, Snag Lake, Twin Lake, Silver Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near is a mile loop trail that takes you by a lake located near.
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  • Lassen County, California

    Butte Lake to Widow Lake

    7.61 mi / 1132 ft gain
    Butte Lake to Widow Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near McArthur, California.
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