Facility · California ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Eagle Lake Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CA) · Open Access
The Bald Mountain Trail system is located on the eastern end of low ridge (1,000 feet of vertical) that extends from the foothills of Diamond Mountain east out into the northwest end of Honey Lake Valley just 15 miles east of Susanville, CA.
The area consists of 3,120 acres of public land and in 2018 includes 11 miles of trails open to mountain biking, horseback riding and running. A total of 28 miles of trail is planned for the area as well as trailheads, kiosks, and supporting facilities. In 2018 11 miles of non-motorized trails were constructed.
Expansive vistas and 360 views from the summit are what make Bald Mountain a great place for non-motorized activities. Enjoy the trails when temperatures are moderate or cool as there is no shade in this high desert setting ranging from 4,200 to 5,200 feet. A total of 27 miles of trail is planned for the area as well as trailheads, kiosks, and supporting facilities.
Shooting is prohibited within the Bald Mountain Trailhead or on/across any road or trail.
For Target shooting opportunities visit the recreation.gov Byers Pass website.
Volunteers are welcome! Please contact the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office at 530-257-5311 for more information about the Bald Mountain non-motorized trail system.
From the east end of Susanville, California by McDonalds, continue east on Highway 36 which becomes Highway 395 toward Reno. Drive about 14 miles. Pass Janesville and turn left on Standish Buntingville Road (Lassen County Road A-3). Drive north on A-3 for approximately 2.1 miles. Turn left on Sunnyside Road by the blue fire station then in .1 miles turn right on Byers Pass Road (gravel). Drive north .3 miles. Turn right just after "Road impassable when wet sign" where there is a small sign that says Bald Mountain Trails. Follow dirt road for approximately .15 miles. Turn left and follow the road approximately 0.2 miles to a bulletin board and small dirt parking area. The trail system begins just past the bulletin board where there is a small gate and barbed wire fence.
From Reno, Nevada drive about 73 miles north on Highway 395. Turn right on Standish Buntingville Road (Lassen County Road A-3) and follow directions above.
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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