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Lassen Drive and Bow Canyon Loop Length: 1.1 Miles Loop Difficulty: Easy The Lassen Drive and Bow Canyon Loop is a short and scenic trail located near Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest. This easy loop takes...
Cougar Crest Trail Length: 4.8 mile Difficulty: Moderate The Cougar Crest Trail offers a peaceful yet rewarding hike through pine and oak forests with steady elevation gain and beautiful lake views. Starting near the Discovery Center, the trail gradually climbs...
Bow Canyon to Moon Ridge Loop Length: 2.3 miles Difficulty: Moderate Begin at the Ridgecrest Drive trailhead (about 1 mile southeast of Bear Mountain Golf Course) . The loop climbs steadily northeast along forested trails, reaching scenic viewpoints atop Moon Ridge. On...
Bertha Peak Trail Length: 7.2 mile Difficulty: Moderate Bertha Peak Trail in Big Bear Lake is a 7.2-mile round-trip hike that climbs over 1,400 feet to reach an 8,201-foot summit. Starting near Cougar Crest Trailhead, this moderately challenging trail offers...
Castle Rock Trail Length: 1.42 mile Difficulty: Moderate Castle Rock Trailhead is located just off Big Bear Blvd (Hwy 18), about 1 mile east of Boulder Bay Park. Look for a small brown wooden trail sign on the south side...
Wildhorse Creek Trail Length: 6.6 miles Difficulty: Hard Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, Wildhorse Creek Trail offers a challenging out-and-back hike with steady elevation gain through sparse oak forest. Though it doesn’t follow a creek, the trail rewards...
Hanna Flat Trail Length: 7.8 miles Round Trip (50 feet elevation gain) Difficulty: Moderate Hanna Flat Trail begins between campsites 54 and 55 in Hanna Flat Campground and shares the Gray’s Peak Trailhead on Hwy 38. The trail climbs from the...
Towne Trail Length: 0.5 mile Difficulty: Easy This trail begins on Forest Road 2N08 east of Knickerbocker Road between Snow Summit Ski Area and Big Bear Lake Village. From Hwy 18, turn south on Knickerbocker Road and continue for 0.5...
Gray’s Peak Trial Length: 7 miles Round Trip (1,000 feet elevation gain Difficulty: Hard Gray’s Peak Trail is located on the west side of Hwy 38, 0.6 miles west of Fawnskin across from Grout Bay Picnic Area. CLOSED from November...
Castle Rock Trail Big Bear Length: 1.1 miles east of the dam on Hwy 18 Difficulty: Moderate Castle Rock Trail is one of the most popular trails in Big Bear Lake with a great view of the lake at the...
Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail Length: 1.4 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate The Champion Lodgepole Pine Trailhead is located on the south side of Big Bear Lake. From Hwy 18, turn south on Mill Creek Road which turns into Forest Service...
International MTB Day at Snow Summit – Big Bear Get ready to celebrate International MTB Day at Snow Summit Bike Park in Big Bear Lake, California. A premier destination for mountain biking in Southern California. This global celebration brings riders of...
The Woodland Trail Length: 1.5 miles Difficulty: Easy The path starts and ends at the trailhead off Hwy 38, 0.2 miles west of Stanfield Cutoff. This interpretive trail has 16 posted markers that correspond to a pamphlet so hikers can...
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Big Bear Waterpark Opening at Pine Knot Marina The Floating Waterpark at Pine Knot Marina is making its splashy return and if you’ve ever watched the excitement from the shoreline, you know it’s a must-try. Built and operated by the...
Big Bear Tiki Boat Tours – Now Cruising on Big Bear Lake Looking for a fresh, fun way to enjoy Big Bear this summer? Meet Big Bear Tiki Tours – a one-of-a-kind floating tiki bar that’s officially open and cruising...
Outdoor Activities in Big Bear Our Guide to Outside Here at Destination Big Bear, we look forward to the chance to get outside for outdoor activities in Big Bear and breathe in the crisp mountain air. Let our guide pages...
Nature Discovery Trail Length: 0.5 mile Difficulty: Easy The Nature Discovery Trial is a 0.5 mile loop trail that gently winds it’s way through the forest behind the Big Bear Discovery Center. Benches and peek-a-boo views of Big Bear Lake and...
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Spring in Big Bear Why you should get a Big Bear cabin in Spring. Sure, you can visit Big Bear Lake any time of year. But do you know when the perfect time to visit is? Spring! You’ll get to...
Discover Meadow Park in Big Bear Lake Big Bear Lake is a fun vacation destination for families looking to spend quality time together without having to travel too far from home. The days are warm and sunny for hiking, relaxing...
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5 Reasons to Visit Big Bear Lake in Spring Big Bear Lake is the perfect destination for a family vacation in the spring! As the desert heats up below, Big Bear Lake cabin rentals are a great escape from the...
Great ideas for Mother’s Day in Big Bear Lake Mother’s Day is approaching quickly and a weekend away in a cabin rental in Big Bear Lake is a great way to say ” I love you.” Whether you are a...
Discover Why Big Bear Lake Fishing is a Must-Try Experience Big Bear Lake is a hidden gem for anglers seeking a mountain escape. This 3,300-acre alpine lake offers year-round fishing with a variety of species including rainbow trout, largemouth and...
8 Reasons to Visit Big Bear in July July is one of the best months to come up the mountain to Big Bear Lake and stay in a cozy cabin rental, where cool mountain air and sunny skies set the...
