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3,504 ft
Distance
-400 ft
Descent
00:08:36
Avg time
-400 ft
Altitude change
5,130 ft
Altitude min
5,531 ft
Altitude max
5,531 ft
Altitude start
5,131 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-24.2%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
49 ft
Distance climb
3,202 ft
Distance down
213 ft
Distance flat
00:08:36
Avg time

Lava Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Susanville Ranch Park
    Susanville, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103985 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47217 in E-Biking
    • #259738 in Trail Running
    • #309151 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Lava Flow is primarily a downhill, approachable, technical rock trail with some very cool boulder ride-between and arounds. Not a hard-core trail, however it does earn its black rating and is visually unique and interesting. Accessed by climbing the EZ-Up and Rocky Top Trails.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Lava Flow Trail Reports

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May 14, 2026 @ 5:39am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 14, 2026
 reporter Higher than normal vegetation impacting visibility.
Apr 8, 2026 @ 10:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 8, 2026
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Jul 27, 2025 @ 8:42am
Jul 27, 2025
 Dry and dusty.
Mar 29, 2025 @ 6:27pm
Mar 29, 2025
 reporter Dirt is a little soft in spots from the winter frost heave, but tires fix that.
Nov 16, 2021 @ 11:36am
Nov 16, 2021
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lava Flow

        ▼ Where is Lava Flow located?
        Lava Flow is located in Susanville Ranch Park, Susanville, California, United States. It is part of the Susanville Ranch Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.45564, -120.65715.
        ▼ How hard is Lava Flow?
        Lava Flow is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lava Flow?
        The trail has 400 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,130 ft to 5,531 ft.
        ▼ Is Lava Flow a point to point trail?
        Lava Flow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lava Flow?
        Lava Flow is 3,504 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lava Flow?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lava Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lava Flow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lava Flow are:
        • June (4 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
        • April (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lava Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lava Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lava Flow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Lava Flow. The trail is 3,504 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lava Flow?
        Lava Flow is a moderately popular trail. There have been 224 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 235 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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