Bizz Johnson Trail

California

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2.6 mi

Distance

1,163 ft

Gain

1h 14m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 5 h ago · oldest 5 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    5 active alerts in Lassen National Forest; most severe: SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross

    USFSPosted Feb 2 · checked 5 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 69°F / low 59°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

    OpenWeather5 h ago

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Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.6 mi
Elevation gain
1,163 ft
Elevation loss
1,163 ft
Highest point
5,470 ft
Lowest point
5,192 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service

About this trail

Bizz Johnson Trail is a 5.26-mile out-and-back route in California with 1,163 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,470 feet.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
5,209 ft
High point
5,470 ft
Total climbing
1,163 ft
Total descent
1,163 ft
Steepest stretch
7% grade around mile 0.8 on the way out
Length (round trip)
5.3 mi
Shape
Out and back

The climb is steady from start to finish.

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Susanville 2sw, CA weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan43° high22° low
  2. Feb48° high26° low
  3. Mar54° high30° low
  4. Apr61° high34° low
  5. May69° high40° low
  6. Jun79° high47° low
  7. Jul88° high53° low
  8. Aug87° high52° low
  9. Sep80° high45° low
  10. Oct67° high36° low
  11. Nov52° high28° low
  12. Dec43° high22° low

The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Lassen National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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