USFS National Forest System Trails · California · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Lassen National Forest, California?
Yes — Lassen National Forest in California has 46.4 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 14 segments, typically open Apr–Dec, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 46.4 mi14 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 853 mi390 segments
- Bike season
- Apr–DecUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 9trail segments
5% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Lassen National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizz Johnson | 20.95 | Imported Compacted Material | Year-round |
| Peligreen Jeep | 11.28 | Native Material | — |
| Lake Almanor Recreation Trail | 9.82 | Asphalt | May–Dec |
| Ben Lomond High Lakes | 8.24 | Native Material | — |
| Grassy Lake High Lakes | 5.39 | Native Material | — |
| Murken Lava | 5.33 | Native Material | — |
| Trail Lake | 4.7 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Eagle Lake South Shore | 4.49 | Asphalt | Apr–Dec |
| Hat Rim Trail | 3.85 | Native Material | — |
| Rock Creek High Lakes | 3.49 | Native Material | — |
| Indian Ridge | 2.99 | Native Material | — |
| Little Grapevine | 2.95 | Native Material | — |
| Lassen Trail | 2.54 | Native Material | May–Dec |
| Indian Springs | 2.51 | Native Material | — |
| Poison Spring Ohv | 2.41 | Native Material | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Lassen National Forest?
- Lassen National Forest has about 46.4 mi of bike-designated trail across 14 segments, out of 853 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Lassen National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 113 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Lassen National Forest (California)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Apr–Dec season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.