The Lake Almanor Rec Trail is commonly known as the paved U.S. Forest Service trail along the west shore of Lake Almanor. This 11+ mile bike ride isn’t too strenuous but does have minor elevation changes. Get ready for lake views, lots of nature, and an interesting mix of curves, flat areas, and hills on a well-maintained paved trail. The recent expansion of the trail now includes paved access starting about 1 mile away from the HWY 89 and HWY 36 intersection, where you then connect to the forest service trail all the way southeast near the lake and right past Plumas Pines Resort, ending near the Canyon Dam boat launch at the southeast corner of the lake.

If you’d like to pick it up for a short ride or walk, it’s easily accessible near the Plumas Pines. There are several access points where you can park and ride or walk for any length of time. You can find several maps showcasing different variations of the Lake Almanor Rec Trail, but one of the more complete maps can be found here on AllTrails.