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    Hundreds of miles of trails can be explored in and around Big Bear, ranging from easy family day hikes to extended backpacking expeditions. Some even offer both: Big Bear Valley is home to 39 of the 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail that takes backpackers from the Mexico to Canada borders, but local sections of it also make for ideal day hikes. And just a 30 minute drive away is the San Gorgonio Wilderness, with undeveloped camping and hiking along many trails that follow streams and wander through meadows. Some even climb to the top of 11,502 ft. Mt. San Gorgonio, the highest peak in Southern California!

     Lace your boots up and come along with us--at least online--for great walking in the Great Outdoors! And if you're going for more than just a cyber trek, be sure to have the required Adventure Pass to park at many trailheads in and around Big Bear, along with a Wilderness Permit to hike ofr the day or camp overnight in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. For either, visit the Big Bear Discovery Center or call (909) 866-3437.


Hike, Bike, Skate Lakeside
on Alpine Pedal Path


This easy paved path follows the lake's north shore 3.5 miles, accessing boat launch, picnic area, campground, hiking trails and Discovery Center
Day or Overnight Hiking on
the Pacific Crest Trail


The Pacific Crest Trail is 2,638 miles long running from the Mexican border to Canada's Manning Provincial Park and takes six months or more to hike. Some 39 miles of the PCT wind through Big Bear Valley and make for great day hikes or even overnight adventures.
Hike, Bike or Even Run to Grandview Point


All kinds of users--hikers, bikers, horseback riders, even runners--enjoy Pine Knot Trail. Find out why by hiking three-plus miles to Grandview Point!
Climb to Gray's Peak
Along Grout Bay Trail


Grout Bay Trail on the north shore outside Fawnskin has plenty of parking and shade while lake views abound on the 3-mile trek to the top of Gray's Peak, nearly 8,000 ft. elevation.



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