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Big Bear Hiking: Trail Info for Every Type of Hiker<\/h1>\n

Big Bear is hiking country. With hundreds of miles of marked trails, alpine peaks, shaded forest paths, and high-desert ridgelines, there\u2019s a hike here for just about everyone\u2014seasoned hikers, weekend explorers, families with kids<\/a>, and yes, plenty of dog-friendly options too.<\/p>\n

At Destination Big Bear<\/a>, we know the trails because we live here. We\u2019ve pulled together local trail guides, gear tips, event updates, and seasonal info to help you plan your day out\u2014and your stay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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