P laygr o un d

From the mountains to the lake , Big Bear 's awe-inspiring landscape beckons adventurers challenging trails. Bike scenic lakeside paths.

Test your limits rock climbing . E x p lore of every kind. Catch air s n o w b o a r ding.

Zipline, tube, horseback ride . T h e options are endless. Read on for a gui d e to Big Bear' s top activities .

LEAVE NO TRACE: HIKING TIPS FOR VISITORS

Plan Ahead and Prepare

Check the weather and bring lots of water.

Use Campfires

Responsibly

Get your campfire permit at permit. preventwildfiresca. org.

Leave What You Find

Do not take any natural items you find. Leave these treasures in the wilderness where you found them.

Respect Wildlife

Give animals their distance. You’re in their home.

Dispose of Waste Properly

Pack it in, pack it out. Bring a bag to carry your trash.

Spring through fall, life revolves around the lake and all trails are accessible.

Let An Expert Lead The Way

Big Bear Hiking Adventures offers a variety of guided hiking excursions for all levels.

HIKE IT: Trail Guide

PEAK EXPERIENCE

On the way to the top of 8,201-foot Bertha Peak, the Cougar Crest Trail climbs through a cedar and pine forest to a junction with the Pacific Crest Trail. The 2,650-mile route travels between Mexico and Canada and, by taking this trail, you’ll have the chance to say, “I hiked the PCT!” (You’re really only on PCT for a few hundred yards before following the fire road that ascends to Bertha Peak, but don’t worry—we won’t tell!) At eight miles with a 1,300foot elevation gain, this hike isn’t for the faint of heart. But it delivers a big payoff: an epic view of Big Bear Lake and all the way to Mount Baldy.