THE DRIVE:

• The 15 North from the 210 thru Victorville is super easy and less twisty but 20 mins longer.
• The 38 is a lot less winding but 20 mins longer.
• The 330/18 is quicker but more winding.

SNOW:

• snow sledding by Aspen Glen Picnic Area

TO DO:

• BIG BEAR FUNPLEX AND ARCADE
• ✔ BIG BEAR VILLAGE SHOPS
• Bike rental
• ✔ BOWLING
• Chad's Place (pool tables)
• ✔ Copper Q Bakery!!!
• ✔ Go to: Discovery Center, Ranger Station (pick up adventure pass for parking)
• Horse Rides and Petting Zoo
• Inner Tubing:
  • Snow Summit
  • Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
  • Big Bear Snowplay
• KAYAK / CANOE
• Miss Liberty Cruise or Paddleboat
• ✔ Murray's Saloon Karaoke 9pm to 2am
• Restaurants
• SLIDES
• Solar observatory
• SPAS IN HOME
• SNOW STUFF: snow summit inner-tubes
• Take the ski lift to Summit
• The Cave: cover bands
• ✔ WAVERUNNERS BIG BEAR MARINA Pine Knot Landing Marina
• Wolf Sanctuary

4th of July

• ✔ 8pm Marina Fireworks
• ✔ Pine Knot Village Artwalk
• ✔ The 27th Annual Big Bear Lake Independence Craft Show

HIKES:

• ✔ 2 Bridge Walk near Stanfield Cutoff
• ✔ Alpine Pedal Path - on the lake is a 2 1/2 mile (one way) asphalt trail available for morning jogs, bike rides, leisurely walks, or just taking the dog for a walk. It boasts fresh air and beautiful scenery along ...
• Best Big Bear Hike- Head up Hatchery Road and go about a mile and a half. You'll see a pull-out with a sign that says Sugarloaf Mountain Trailhead. There is a seasonal stream and fabulous views.
• ✔ Castle Rock Trail 2.4 miles round-trip, moderate - Castle Rock Trail is one of Big Bear's most popular trails. The trail begins 1 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 360° panoramic views.
• 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.
• Cougar Crest Trail 4-5.5 miles, moderate to difficult - 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.
• Grand View Point Trail - Grand View Point Trail is a moderately easy, 6 mile hike in San Bernardino National Forest that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. For a shorter hike you can take Mill Creek Road, ...
• Grays Peak Trail / Grays Peak Trail is a moderately easy, 7 mile hike in San Bernardino National Forest that will take about 3.5 hours to complete with Fido. This trail is on the north side of the lake and ...
• 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, ending your ride back in to Fawnskin.
• 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 3N32; Turn right to 3N16; Take another right at 3N09, which will lead you back to your starting point.
• Pine Knot Trail 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 Jeffrey pine. The trail leads to Grand View Point, altitude a7,784'. 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.
• Siberian Creek Trail - (2 miles round trip) is mostly level and an easy trip; if you continue through the boulder stacked gorge it is 12 miles round trip and strenuous. HOW TO GET THERE: Forest Road 2N11 to the Siberia Creek Trail (from Big Bear Lake refer to directions to the Champion Lodgepole Pine).
• Snow Summit/Grandview Loop Bike Trail 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.
• ✔ Woodland Trail - For an easy family hike, try the Woodland Trail. This is a 1½ mile loop is an interpretive trail that offers a self-guided tour of this dry-woodland area. The trail starts off HWY 38 Large signed parking lot on north side of North Shore Drive, 400 yards west of Stanfield Cutoff and North Shore Elementary School. You can see the trailhead from the Alpine Pedal Path.