| ALPINE
PEDAL PATH / 2.5 MILES, 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
hiker, skaters, joggers and even strollers and wheelchairs.
It starts at Stanfield Cutoff and ends at the Discovery Center.
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.
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 (Forest Road 2N10) for 4.5
miles, turn right on 2N11 and continue 1 mile to the trailhead.
COUGAR
CREST TRAIL / 4-5 MILES, MODERATE-DIFFICULT: The Cougar
Crest Trail 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 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 2,600 mile long Pacific Crest
Trail.
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.
JOHN
BULL LOOP BIKE TRAIL / 14.9 MILES, INTERMEDIATE: Start
at the bas of Van Dusen Canyon (3N09). It is a nice 3.4 mile
warm up climb to Holcomb Valley. It flattens out after a while
but soon it turns steep, rutted and sandy. If you do it right,
you will end up back at your car.
GROUT
BAY BIKE TRAIL / 13 MILES, INTERMEDIATE: This trail starts
with a short paved climb from the Fawnskin Fire Department
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 to Fawnskin.
Please
Remember: If you plan to park your vehicle in the forest
or at many of the trailheads, you will need to purchase an
Adventure Pass and display it in your vehicle when parked.
You can buy the pass from any Forest Service officer or at
a number of businesses throughout the valley.
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