THE ALPINE PEDAL PATH
3.5 miles long; very easy.
The Alpine Pedal Path is an asphalt path that wanders along the north shore of Big Bear Lake. It is easily accessible for hikers, skaters, joggers and even strollers and wheelchairs. It starts at Stanfield Cutoff and ends at the Discovery Center.
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 California. Begin by driving up Mill Creek Road (Forest Road 2N10) for 4.5 miles, turn right on 2N11 and continue 1 mile to the trailhead.
THE WOODLAND TRAIL
1.5-mile loop; easy.
This is 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 dry woodland area. You can leave your car in the parking lot if you exhibit an Adventure Pass.
THE GRANDVIEW LOOP BIKE TRAI
9 miles; low intermediate.
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. You eventually end up back at Snow Summit
GROUT BAY BIKE TRAIL
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 and you will end your ride back in Fawnskin.
JOHN BULL LOOP BIKE TRAIL
14.9 miles; intermediate.
Start at the base of Van Dusen Canyon (3N09). It's a nice 3.4-mile warm-up climb to Holcomb Valley, flattening out after a while, but then becoming steep, rutted and sandy. Following this loop will return you to your car.
COUGAR CREST TRAIL
4-5.5 miles; moderate to difficult.
The Cougar Crest Trail starts .6 mile west of the Discovery Center on Hwy. 38. You will need an Adventure Pass to park in the Trailhead parking area. On the Cougar Crest 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 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail.
| Trail Name |
Defree of
Difficulty |
Length |
Adventure
Pass* |
Good for
Picnic |
| Alpine Petal Path |
Very Easy |
3-½ miles |
No |
Yes |
| Woodland Trail |
Easy |
1-½ miles loop |
Yes |
Yes |
| Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail |
Easy |
.6 miles RT |
No |
Yes |
| Bluff Mesa Trail |
Easy |
.8 miles RT |
No |
Yes |
| Castle Rock Trail |
Mod-Difficult |
2.4 miles RT |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pineknot Trail |
Mod-Difficult |
6 miles RT |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gray's Peak Trail (Closed Dec-Apr) |
Mod-Difficult |
7 miles RT |
Yes |
No |
| Hanna Flat Trail |
Moderate |
9 miles |
Yes |
No |
| Cougar Crest Trail |
Mod-Difficult |
4 to 5-½ miles RT |
Yes |
Yes |
| Camp Creek Natl. Recreation Trail |
Very Steep & Difficult |
7.2 miles RT |
Yes |
No |
| Sugarloaf Natl. Recreation Trail |
Difficult |
10 miles RT |
Yes |
No |
| Glory Ridge Trail |
Very Difficult; not Recommended |
2 miles RT |
Yes |
No |
| Siberia Creek Trail |
Easy to Extremely Difficult |
7 miles RT |
Yes |
No |
*Adventure Pass is required for parked cars at the trailhead as indicated above. |
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