Rails To Trails Festival
Photo by Makenzie Davis
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he Rails to Trails Festival recognizes the important role railroads played in the region and attracts thousands of visitors. The Lassen Land and Trails Trust hosts the festival at its historic Susanville Railroad Depot at the Bizz Johnson trailhead. You can try your hand at pumping an historic handcar, and, if you’re brave and have four friends to join you, you can compete in California’s only parallel track handcar race. The depot recently celebrated
its centennial. The festival kicks off the morning of Saturday, Oct. 10 with the Bizz Johnson Marathon runners heading out for the first of two races on the trail. The day picks up speed with children’s activities and handcar ‘warm ups’ in the morning. The air is filled with the enticing smells from the Chili and Salsa Cook-off competitors as they prepare for the mid-day judging. You want to be in line early so you have time to taste them all!
Throughout the day there will be great live entertainment featuring artists, musicians, storytellers as well as vendors offering regional produce, crafts and food. For more information, call Lassen Land and Trails Trust at (530) 257-3252, visit their website at www.lassenlandandtrailstrust.org or email info@lassenlandandtrailstrust.org. They’re happy to answer any of your questions and help you plan a great weekend here in Lassen County. ❖
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