Hiking, Biking & Swimming
ADVENTURE PASS
Most trailheads and recreation areas in Big Bear Valley require an Adventure Pass. More info here.
HIKING
Castle Rock Trail
USDA Forest Service
AllTrails.com
Cougar Crest Trail
USDA Forest Service
AllTrails.com
Grays Peak Trail, Fawnskin
USDA Forest Service
AllTrails.com
Pebble Plain (trailhead off Villa Grove)
Bear Valley Trust
Big Bear Today Magazine
Pine Knot Trail
USDA Forest Service
AllTrails.com
Skyline Trail,
MTB Project
AllTrails.com
Sugarloaf Mountain Trail
USDA Forest Service
AllTrails.com
BIKING & OFF ROADING
Bike Rentals @ Chains Required Bike Shop
41869 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 878-3280, website
Mountain Biking @ Maple Ridge/Schools Trail
Trailforks.com
MTB Project
Mountain Biking @ Snow Summit Bike Park
website
trail maps
Off Roading @ Van Dusen Canyon Rd
Trails Offroad
AllTrails.com
Off Roading @ Holcomb Valley Rd
USDA Forest Services
AllTrails.com
Off Roading @ Gold Mountain Rd
Trails Offroad
AllTrails.com
SWIMMING & LAKE ACTIVITES
Big Bear Marina
Kayaks, Paddleboards, Pontoons, Wave Runners
Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wake Skating, Tubing
Big Bear Municipal Water District
Rules & Regulations
Boating, Fishing and General Information
Big Bear Watersports School
439 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Charters, ZUP Board, Water Ski, Wake Surf/Boarding
Swimming @ Big Bear Dam, North Shore Dr
The beach varies in size according to the water level and makes for a nice swimming spot. When the water is lower, there are large, flat rocks to sun on; when it’s higher, you can take a dip right from the shore. Read BBMWD Rules & Regulations.
Swimming @ Boulder Bay
Boulder Bay Park is great for wading in the water, though it’s also known for kayaking. Read BBMWD Rules & Regulations.
Swimming @ Meadow Park
Ideal for those with children swimming on the lake. There are lifeguard hours, water toys, a floating dock, a snack bar, and public restrooms nearby. The park also has basketball and tennis courts, as well as the slides and swing set, may be used by visitors while they aren’t in the water. The park also has McDill Swim Beach. This is a tiny beach with a small fee to get in. With your entry fee, you receive picnic tables, sandy beaches, clear water, and an exciting inflatable slide. Read BBMWD Rules & Regulations.