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Solar Observatory
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Grout Bay
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Fawnskin
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Big Bear Discovery Center
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< To San Bernardino
Boulder
Meadow Park
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Big Bear Lake Moonridge
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Deer Group
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To Redlands and Yucaipa
Moonridge Zoo
Pineknot Buttercup
Bear Mountain
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SUMMIT BLVD
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Bluff Mesa P
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Aspen Glen
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Big Bear City
Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk
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Serrano
Big Bear Lake BIG BEAR BLVD
Baldwin Lake
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To Green Valley Lake
VAN DUSEN
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Tanglewood
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Grays Peak
Butler Peak
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Hanna Flat
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Holcomb Valley
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Ironwood
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To Lucerne Valley
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GOLD FEVER
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3N10
Big Pine Flat
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Sky Chair
Grand View Point
ALPINE PEDAL PATH 1 2.5 miles, very easy An asphalt path that wanders along the north shore of Big Bear Lake. Easily accessible for hikers, bikers, skaters, joggers, strollers and wheelchairs. It starts at Stanfield Cutoff and ends at the Solar Observatory.
WOODLAND TRAIL 2 1.5 mile loop, easy
A unique nature trail with 20 posted stops. Pick up a pamphlet at the entrance and take the self-guided tour where you will learn about botany, geology and the wildlife of this woodland area. You can leave your car in the parking lot if you exhibit an Adventure Pass.
3 CHAMPION LODGEPOLE PINE TRAIL
.6 mile round-trip, easy The Lodgepole Pine Trail is on the south side of the lake and is a gentle walk down a path along a stream, ending up at the Champion Lodgepole Pine, one of the largest known lodgepoles in the world. Begin by driving up Mill Creek Road (Forest Road 2N10-dirt road) for 4.5 miles, turn right on 2N11 and continue 1 mile to the trailhead.
CASTLE ROCK TRAIL 4 2.4 miles round-trip, moderate
Castle Rock Trail is one of Big Bear’s most popular trails. The trail begins one mile east of Big Bear Dam on Hwy. 18. On the south side of Hwy. 18 is a small brown sign that marks the trailhead. Park at the turnout along Hwy. 18. The elevation gain is 500’, making it a steep climb for the first .5 miles. The well-marked trail levels out for another .7 miles. At the top is an impressive granite rock outcropping providing 360º panoramic views.
PINE KNOT TRAIL 5 6 miles round-trip, moderate
Hikers begin at the base of Aspen Glen Picnic Area, just south of Mill Creek Road. The trail meanders through stands of white fir and Jeffery pine. The trail leads to Grand View Point, altitude 7,784’.
LEGEND
Avid hikers make the round trip hike in three hours or less. Mountain bikers take the Scenic Sky Chair to 2N10 west to 1E01 for a thrilling single track experience.
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COUGAR CREST TRAIL 6 4-5.5 miles, moderate to difficult
38
Paved Road
Starts .6 miles west of the Discovery Center on Hwy. 38. You will need an Adventure Pass to park in the trailhead parking area. On the trail you will walk through a wide variety of natural environments. The first mile is a gentle uphill climb, but after a mile or so you will realize you are gaining altitude. The Cougar Crest Trail ends at the juncture of the world-famous 2,600-mile long Pacific Crest Trail.
Dirt Fire Road Designated Fire Road Trail Hiking Trail
SNOW SUMMIT / GRAND VIEW LOOP BIKE TRAIL 7 9 miles, low intermediate
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
A very popular novice ride that starts by taking the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair. This ride has a 3-mile roller coaster ride to Grandview Point Junction. There you have the option to ride 2.5 miles to Grandview Point where the view is beautiful and well worth the extra time.
GROUT BAY BIKE TRAIL 8 13 miles, intermediate
This trail starts with a short paved climb from the Fawnskin fire station up to 3N14. Continue 2.5 miles to Hanna Flat campground. From there, Grout Bay Trail starts at the back of the campsite and starts climbing. The trail climbs and descends, ending your ride back in Fawnskin.
9 JOHN BULL LOOP BIKE TRAIL
14.9 miles, advanced to expert To complete this loop you’ll need stamina and basic navigation skills. Start at Van Dusen Canyon Rd. (3N09) and ride up 3.5 miles to Holcomb Valley to 3N16 turn left, to 3N07 turn right, to 3N43 turn left to “The John Bull Trail” (3N10). It’s about 3 miles of technical riding before you come to 3N32; Turn right to 3N16; Take another right at 3N09, which will lead you back to your starting point.
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Trailhead Parking Ranger Station Fire Station Campground Group Campground Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Picnic Area Fire Lookout Tower