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Big Bear Plein Air: Art in the Mountains Experience the beauty of Big Bear Lake through the eyes of talented plein air artists during the annual Big Bear Plein Air Art Competition. This much-anticipated event gathers skilled painters from across...
7 Reasons to Visit Big Bear in August Looking for the perfect summer getaway? Big Bear Lake is the ultimate destination for those seeking a mix of adventure, relaxation, and stunning natural beauty. With its cool mountain air, vibrant events,...
Big Bear Rotary Labor Day Weekend Boat Parade of Lights Light up your Labor Day weekend at one of the most unforgettable events on Big Bear Lake, the Boat Parade of Lights, hosted by the Rotary Club of Big Bear...
Alpine Pedal Path Length: 2.5 miles One Way Difficulty: Easy Hike This asphalt path meanders along the sparkling north shore of Big Bear Lake from Stanfield Cutoff to the Solar Observatory and Serrano Campground. This path features gentle ups-and-down as it...
Sugarloaf National Recreation Trail Length: 10 miles Round Trip (1,200 feet elevation gain) Difficulty: Hard From the south end of Stanfield Cutoff on Big Bear Blvd. Hwy 38 continue for 6 miles heading south toward Redlands. Turn right on 2N93, at...
Skyline Trail in Big Bear Length: 8.5 miles One Way (160 feet elevation gain) Difficulty: Moderate Skyline Trail begins at the intersection of Forest Road 2N10 and 2N06. Popular with hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian traffic. The trail winds through stands...
Siberia Creek Trail Length: 18.2 Miles Round Trip (5,308 feet elevation gain) Difficulty: Hard On your way to or leaving Big Bear Lake, California, hit this overnight hiking/camping trip. Being a moderately difficult route, 11 hours average to complete, this trail...
Sand Canyon Road Viewpoint Length: 4.6 Miles Difficulty: Moderate The Sand Canyon Road Viewpoint Trail offers a moderate out-and-back route just outside Big Bear City. The trail follows a quiet forest service road that steadily climbs through open terrain, leading...
Jenks Lake Trail Length: 3.1 miles Difficulty: Easy Escape into the San Bernardino National Forest on this family‑friendly trail alongside Frog Creek. Starting from Barton Flats Visitor Center, the path climbs gently for about a mile before reaching the serene Jenks...
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...
Conquer the Wall – Big Bear Lake’s Toughest Uphill Race Challenge Challenge your endurance, mindset, and legs at Conquer the Wall – Big Bear, a 1-mile vertical race up Snow Summit in the beautiful mountain town of Big Bear Lake,...
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...
Big Bear Annual Antique Car Show & Fun Run The Big Bear Fun Run is a legendary celebration of vintage vehicles, bringing over 500 stunning classic cars to the scenic streets of Big Bear Lake. Hosted by the Antique Car...
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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