Hiking less than two miles, the Cougar Crest Trail takes you to the north side of Big Bear Lake. The small town where you'll find everything your hiking heart desires is on the south side: lodging, grocery stores, laundromats, outdoor store and post office, and restaurants.

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General Delivery
Big Bear Lake
CA 92315

Hours: Monday through Friday 8.30 to 5 pm, Saturday 10 to 12 am.

Caro "Bandit"

March 20, 2022

Running

This is where you cross the iconic long-distance Pacific Crest Trail. Running less than two miles, the Cougar Crest Trail takes you to the north side of Big Bear Lake.

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1. Cougar Crest Trail to Bertha Peak

11.5km

03:26

380m

Hike the moderate 7.1-mile Cougar Crest Trail to Bertha Peak for panoramic views of Big Bear Lake and a connection to the Pacific Crest Trai

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2. Big Bear Lake View via PCT – San Bernardino National Forest

15.4km

04:21

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Big Bear Lake View via PCT loop

15.4km

04:24

360m

Hike the Big Bear Lake View via PCT loop, a moderate 9.6-mile trail with panoramic lake views and varied terrain in San Bernardino National

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Elevation 2,330 m

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Saturday 21 March

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: San Bernardino County, California, United States

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Big Bear Lake access via Cougar Crest Trail

1. Cougar Crest Trail to Bertha Peak

2. Big Bear Lake View via PCT – San Bernardino National Forest

3. Big Bear Lake View via PCT loop

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