Travel Hero How

LODGINGGO CAR FREE IN BIG BEAR! The free Big Bear Trolley has stops all over town! Visit mountain transit.org for more information.

BE PREPARED

KEEP AN EMERGENCY CAR KIT STOCKED WITH THESE WINTERDRIVING NECESSITIES:

• Blankets • Nonperishable food and bottled water • Hand warmers • Waterproof gloves • Kitty litter (to provide traction on slick roads, in case you — or someone else — gets stuck) • Battery-powered cell phone charger • Flashlight • Extra batteries • First-aid kit • Ice scraper

Be a Travel Hero

Avoid wintertime driving mishaps by following these tips to ensure a safe and uneventful trip to Big Bear Lake. Get here safely, and be the hero of your group.

SAFETY FIRST

When visiting in the winter, remember to: • Take it slow. Allow ample time to get to Big Bear and, as you’re driving here, leave plenty of distance between your car and the car ahead of you. • Keep your windows and windshield clear. When you notice ice buildup, stop at a safe turnout to use a brush or scraper to remove it to clear the view. • Keep your gas tank full in the unlikely event of a road closure or detour due to snow. • Ensure your cell phone is fully charged before you hit the road. • Before leaving home, print out a map of the area in case your cell service drops along the way. Find maps and alternate routes to

Big Bear at bigbear.com/travel-tools/maps

STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ROAD CONDITIONS Follow @visitbigbear, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for the latest info. TIRE CHAINS

When traveling to the California mountains, you must carry tire chains in your vehicle from November 1 to April 30.

• Buy chains before heading to Big Bear. While chains are sold at most auto supply shops, hardware stores, and convenience stores, they often sell out quickly when conditions are snowy. • To buy the right set of chains, you need to know whether your car is front- or rear-wheel drive. • Check your owner’s manual for helpful specs, like tire size. • Keep gloves in the car to wear while chaining your tires. • Go slow in the snow. Drive 20 - 30 mph when chains are on. • For tips on installing chains, visit dot.ca.gov/travel/ winter-driving-tips/

How to Get Here

NO MATTER WHERE YOU’RE COMING FROM, ALL ROADS LEAD TO BIG BEAR LAKE.

CARE FOR BIG BEAR

Help everyone arrive safely and on time by using turnouts to keep traffic flowing smoothly. During peak travel times, Hwy. 38 through Redlands is the fastest route to and from Big Bear. Via Hwy. 330/Hwy. 18 From Los Angeles and Orange Counties From I-10 East, merge onto I-210 West at Redlands, then exit on Hwy. 330 in Highland. Merge onto Hwy. 18 in Running Springs and follow to Big Bear Lake.

Alternative route from I-10 to Hwy. 38 Head east on I-10 to Orange St. exit in Redlands. Continue straight for one block to the second stoplight at Orange St. and turn left. Turn right onto Hwy. 38/Lugonia Ave. Follow Hwy. 38 to the mountains.

Alternative route from I-210 to Hwy. 18 Take I-210 East to Waterman Ave. North exit in San Bernardino. Turn left at Waterman Ave. North/Hwy. 18. Take Hwy. 18 to Big Bear Lake. Via Hwy. 330 or Hwy. 38 from San Diego County Take I-15 North to I-215 North. Stay on I-215 North at the 60 West/215 North merger, then merge onto I-10 East. Follow previous directions for either Hwy. 330 or Hwy. 38.

From the High Desert to Hwy. 18 Take I-15 to Victorville. Exit at Bear Valley Rd. East to Lucerne Valley and keep right on Hwy. 18 to head south towards Big Bear Lake.

From Las Vegas to Hwy. 18 Take I-15 South to Hwy. 247 South (through Barstow). Take Hwy. 247 to Lucerne Valley. After two stop signs, turn left onto Hwy. 18 toward Big Bear Lake.