Big Bear Mountain Biking

There are many places in Big Bear and Big Bear Lake to go mountain biking and hiking. Below are some great areas for Big Bear mountain biking and hiking off road trails.

Alpine Pedal Path - Rated Very Easy, 3 ½ miles long

This asphalt pathway rambles along the north shore of Big Bear Lake from the Stanfield Cutoff to the Solar Observatory. Alpine Pedal Path has gentle ups and downs, easy for Big Bear mountain biking and hiking off road trails. Alpine Pedal Path connects through a pedestrian tunnel under Highway 38 to the Cougar Crest Trail parking lot. The new path continues east 0.6 of a mile and connects with the Big Bear Discovery Center, where walkers, hikers, joggers and bikers can locate water, bathrooms and knowledgeable advice on all varieties of recreation in the San Bernardino National Forest.

Big Pine Flat

Big Pine Flat is just off Highway 38 in the town of Fawnskin, turn north on Rim of the World Street driving past the fire station. There, the road turns into Forest Road. Travel approximately 7 miles to Big Pine Flat Campground. This facility includes potable water and restrooms.

Bluff Mesa Trail - Rated Easy, .8 miles Round Trip

Bluff Mesa Trail is a companion path which begins where the Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail ends, and follows a northerly direction for .4 of a mile, ending at the popular Bluff Mesa Group Camp.

Cactus Flat

The way to Cactus Flat is to drive Highway 18 east from Big Bear City around Baldwin Lake. Tum south on Forest Road and travel this road until you reach Forest Road. Tum right and drive 1/4 mile to the staging area. Restrooms are available at Cactus Flat.

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