Pine Knot Trail-san Bernardino National Forest
Oaks, pines, wildflowers, and spectacular views of Big Bear Lake abound along the Pine Knot Trail, which starts at the Aspen Glen Picnic Area and continues in a primarily southerly direction until it approaches Grand View... localhikes.com
Big Bear Fall Classic
The Fall classic is recommended by Big Bear Resort (see their description below) One sweet single track, 1E01 (Pine Knot Trail). One challenging rock garden descent: turn right by big rock on Lower Fall Line. One fast and ... trailpeak.com
Grout Bay Loop / Gray's Peak
Grout Bay Loop: Park in Fawnskin or Grout Bay Parking area on Highway 38. From Fawnskin, ride 3 miles up fireroad 3N14 to the Hanna Flats Campground. Go straight toward the back of the campground and find a singletrack tra... dirtworld.com
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Fawnskin, California
It seems every mountain bike community has some trail named ?Mr. Toad?s Wild Ride,? but few are probably this long or scenic. The name is said to originally come from cross-country skiers, not bikers, and it makes sense. Some... trails.com
Arctic Canyon Overlook, Big Bear City, California
Here is a challenging ride for experienced cyclists. This 19.5-mile loop includes demanding climbs and steep, technical descents. Approximately 15 miles of the trip is on unpaved, two-wheel-drive roads in good condition. afte... trails.com
Skyline Drive, Big Bear Lake, California
Here is a hard, 18.3-mile loop that is well worth the effort involved. The trail begins with a three-mile climb that is steep for the first mile and then becomes less difficult. Once the Skyline is reached the riding becomes ... trails.com
Delamar Mountain, Fawnskin, California
This 10.5-mile loop requires a moderate amount of strength. The ascent, though only steep for the first one-half mile, is steady and 4.5 miles long. The downhill is fast and potholed, requiring good riding technique. Most of ... trails.com
Santa Ana River Trail, Big Bear City, California
This is the longest singletrack in the forest and it's one of my favorites. You have the option of doing this ride as an out-and-back trip or as four different loops. In fact, since every option is a great ride, consider doin... trails.com
Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake is a four season resort community surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, located 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles. During the winter it has become a well known winter playground, but in the summer... paddling.net
Champion Lodgepole / Bluff Mesa, Big Bear City, California
On this trip, you see what is believed to be the largest lodgepole pine standing guard over a serene mountain meadow. The route is hilly, remote and heavily forested in spots. It courses past beautiful rock formations on the ... trails.com
Holcomb Valley
The elevation is 7,500 ft. The campground meanders through a flat covered by mature Ponderosa pine. The interior road is "S" shaped. There are a few clusters of camp sites but most are widely spaced so privacy is fair.... forestcamping.com
Butler Peak, Fawnskin, California
Located in the San Bernardino National Forest at Big Bear Lake near Fawnskin. Highlights: The Butler Peak Lookout Tower used by the forest service to spot fires. Balcony open to the public. Hazards: Four-wheel drive vehicles ... trails.com
Rim Nordic Trail System
The Rim Nordic XC course is a beautifully maintained system of interlinked singletracks/doubletracks/fire roads that offers limitless loop possibilities from as little as 4 miles up to 10 miles. dirtworld.com
Keller Peak / National Children's Forest, Lake Arrowhead,...
With its views from a fire look-out tower and its spur to the National Children's Forest, this 12.4-mile combination would make a great family ride. The only problem is, most kids lack the endurance for a six-mile climb, no m... trails.com
Jedi
The trail starts on a fire road but quickly becomes a double track. There is one main trail leading you through the valley with many average climbs (nothing real steep). There is an area with a 6 foot tall step up jump ... singletracks.com