Awesome scenic trail overlooking Big Bear Lake. About an hour loop at an easy difficulty, this was…read morethe perfect way to start our Saturday morning. Views were stunning and was super low traffic for a holiday weekend. Definitely recommend.

Woodland interpretive trail is a beautiful scenic hike right next to the Big Bear Lake. It's free…read moreadmission which is a big plus. I would say it's an immediate level of hiking difficulty as there are several hills going up and down. The trail takes about an hour to loop around. There are breathtaking viewpoints to admire and take pictures. We went during the winter when there was some snow. I recommend you wear good hiking or snow boots with good grip as it can get slippery and muddy. There is a parking lot at the entrance but you have to pay for a parking pass at the kiosk. We ended up parking on the street before the entrance which was free. Definitely recommend this for all visitors looking for great views and to connect with nature.

This was a great trail to hike. Parking was easily accessible. No pass was required to park…read more The weather was nice and there was a breeze when we went a couple weeks ago. We did nearly nine miles. The trail connects to different trails which is how we covered that distance. The views were great and my puppy enjoyed running parts of the trail with me. It's a definitely a place where you can bring a light lunch to picnic with. I would come again and do different parts of the trail.

Nice moderate hike right outside the village. Some more strenuous switchbacks at the start, and…read morethen turns into more of a gradual uphill the rest of the way. Downhill almost the whole way back except for a few small stretches. Intermittent sunny and shaded areas. Some viewpoints of the lake and mountains but no real showstopper. Not much in the way of interesting vegetation in August, but lots of chipmunks, squirrels, birds, and lizards. Clearly marked with official trail signs, spray paint, and neon ties.

Good, short trail near the city. Online reviews suggest that the trail has fall colors, but it does…read morenot. One end is on Clubview. The other end is at Poplar and Willow in a residential area with no parking; park on Clubview and walk along Willow to the trailhead

Trail is easy to access and easy to walk, no steep inclines, surroundings of course are beautiful.read more

This is a simple, beginner-friendly trail that's perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a "hike"…read morewithout venturing into the deep wilderness or breaking much of a sweat. It's essentially a 1.5-mile loop in a pleasant forest setting - nice enough scenery, but as far as mountain trails go, don't expect anything too amazing. That said, it serves its purpose well. It's easy to walk, reasonably well maintained, and accessible for just about anyone. The trail is mostly level with only minor uphill and downhill sections, so there's no real elevation gain to speak of. Since it's so short, you're never far from the parking lot or the highway around Big Bear Lake, which is right there, so it feels very safe and low-commitment. This is a decent option for families with young kids, older folks, or anyone just looking to stretch their legs and get a little fresh air after being cooped up in the car. It won't challenge experienced hikers, but if you're in the Big Bear area and want to take a quick, easy stroll through the trees, it scratches that itch nicely. 3.79 stars rounded up to 4.

The Woodland trail is about 1.5 mile loop with some lookout points…read more When it is cold outside and a lot of the trails have frozen patches including the woodland trail. The difference is that this trail is relatively flat and it's hard to skid. Parking out front and you must bring your parks pass or buy a day pass. The National Parks pass also works. They do come in the lots and check for a pass. Park on the street at your own risk. People tend to speed when they can out there. There is also a bathroom at the parking lot too. It's not a bad hike at all and easy to do.

This was approximately a 5 mile round trip hike (+0.5 miles if you're walking from the Big Bear…read moreDiscovery Center parking lot). I wouldn't say it's an easy hike, but more moderate/intermediate with slight incline. Just my personal opinion, I don't think you have to walk further up to Bertha Peak for "better" views. The views at the top of Cougar Crest Trail are already quite spectacular.

Cougar? My kind of trail. We brought our bikes and did a nice route on here. You can tell who are…read morethe novice bikers on the road. Trail isnt that hard and was a nice treat while in town.

First, on a Sunday afternoon at the end of October, no parking by noon. My second reason for…read moreremoving a star is that the "female" restroom was out of order, the "male" restroom didn't have a trash can (which I understand, partly, being in the forest). But why have a girls and boys restroom, why not just two bathrooms. And the last reason I kept a star, only one trash reciprocal in the entire parking lot. I believe we should continue to encourage Visitors to "pack it in, pack it out" plus some. How do we do that if we expect then to put it in their car and take it with them? Trailhead has a very descriptive sign, provides lots of good information. Trail is 6.4 miles, 1,174 altitude gain (out/back), dogs allowed on lead, near Fawnskin. This trail offers AMAZING views of Big Bear Lake, bikes also share the trail. (Dog bags provided at trailhead, pls pick up after yourself, and your doggie;) There's so much to explore, get up, and get out there.

A nice escape, I think it's probably less-trafficked because it's on the North Shore (away from the…read moremain crowds) and a bit away from the Discovery Center. At the top is a rock outcropping where you can get a good view of the lake, albeit partially obstructed. I saw a cinnamon-furred black bear near the top the last time I hiked (June 27, 2017 around 6:15pm), so be on the lookout, keep your distance, and make your presence know (I stomped my feet, and he took notice and slowly went about his business in a different direction than where I was). July 13, 2017: did an evening hike and saw 2 deer, along with a pair of yellow eyes and green eyes (more deer?) at night, and three scorpions along the trail. You will need an Adventure Pass to park in the lot, but alternatively you can park along the road (a good spot is by the Eagle habitat warning sign).

We have a place at Snow Summit that backs right up to the trail. It's a beautiful way you can start…read morethe day and go into town for breakfast. At 8am on a Saturday in July it was very quiet and gorgeous views, not too hot yet. I saw just a handful of hikers. I had been warned about the number of bikers whizzing by. On my way back at 10:30 there were indeed loads of bikers headed to snow summit. I have to say though, without exception, they all were gracious and said good morning and alerted me they were approaching. In turn I politely stepped to the side. It's all about sharing the road or trail and maybe go out early to avoid bikes. On another visit my husband and I took our French Mastiff for an evening walk and had him off leash. BAD idea! First of all evening is feeding time for lots of wildlife. Second, we didn't have him on leash. At one point we couldn't see him and called out. From around a bush comes our dog flanked by two female wolves three inches taller than him. We were able to coerce him away and get him on leash but it was a super scary situation. If he had been a small dog I'm not sure what would have happened.

Easy access to this trail. We went from the end of Summit…read moreBlvd passing by the back of Snow Summit Townhouse Rentals. But from the other direction trailhead is at the junction of Forest Ranger Rd and 2N08 2.8 mile out and back. 300+ ft elevation. So little up/down hills. You can see Big Bear Lake at one point of the trail. Came during the fall after a small snowfall. Note: there may be some bikers on this trail as it converges with the bottom of a mountain biking only path.

Love the Maple Lane trails. The group(s) responsible, along with the dedicated volunteers have…read moredone a fantastic job on creating these over the last few years. Recently, July 2024 I've noticed dirt bikes tearing up the trails, on which NO motorized vehicles are allowed. Could not locate any contact info so attempted to create a trail account to report this illegal use before the trails get even worse, but creating & signing in was a joke as it came back with log-in suspicious?? Really? Anyway, the trails here are great. Take a great hike, with your family, friends & dog before they get all screwed up.

No parking and couldn't find the entrance. Very deserted area near a school. I was looking for a…read moretrail with snow for the scenery but the entrance it led me to was completely gated off with no where to park, just go to the park near by.