Five miles east of Honey Lake, County Road A26 is for drivers only
County Road A26 connects the rural Honey Lake Valley road grid to Amedee Army Air Field’s Main area, but it functions purely as a local access road for privately owned vehicles and official military transport. There are zero fixed-route buses, shuttles, or taxis documented along A26, and the nearest meaningful transit links sit dozens of miles away toward the larger towns in Lassen County.
This is a two-lane county road in a very low-density part of California, with traffic volumes that stay light throughout the day rather than peaking at typical rush hours. Speeds run at standard rural limits, which keeps driving times short between the field and nearby junctions, but that same speed profile makes walking or biking along A26 risky in poor light or winter weather. Think of it as base access infrastructure, not an option you can mix into a multimodal airport trip.
There is no signed airport shuttle stop anywhere on County Road A26, and ridehail coverage around Amedee AAF is inconsistent compared to cities like Reno, over 100 miles away by road. Soldiers on r/army talk about being stuck on similar roads without a car, pointing out that shoulders can be narrow and unlit. If you land at the Main area without pre-arranged wheels, you are effectively pinned to base limits until you find a ride through your unit or a colleague.
How to use County Road A26, step by step
- 1. Confirm vehicle access: Before arrival at Amedee AAF’s Main facilities, check with your unit or sponsor that you have a POV, government vehicle, or arranged pickup authorized to drive on A26.
- 2. Plan your route on a map app: Plug “Amedee Army Airfield” and “County Road A26” into offline-capable navigation while you still have data in Susanville or another town 20+ miles away, since cell coverage in Honey Lake Valley can be patchy.
- 3. Use daylight when possible: Aim to drive A26 during daytime; the combination of rural speeds and minimal roadside lighting makes night driving less forgiving, especially in winter months when snow can cover lane markings.
- 4. Coordinate rideshares early: If you need a lift into town, arrange a rideshare with fellow personnel or friends before your flight lands at AHC’s Main area, rather than trying to hail anything from A26 itself.
- 5. Avoid walking along the road: Treat A26 as vehicle-only; the lack of sidewalks, the rural 50–55 mph speed environment, and limited visibility make it a poor choice for pedestrians with luggage.
Practical tip: If you do not have guaranteed car access set up 24 hours before arrival, shift your plan away from County Road A26 entirely and coordinate with your unit for base-side pickup at Main instead.