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San Bernardino County

Cougar Crest Trailhead – Cougar Crest Trail loop from Big Bear Lake

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United States
California
San Bernardino County

Cougar Crest Trailhead – Cougar Crest Trail loop from Big Bear Lake

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Cougar Crest Trailhead – Cougar Crest Trail loop from Big Bear Lake

02:44

23.1km

520m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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San Bernardino National Forest

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603 m

Cougar Crest Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Cougar Crest Trail is rocky and has a lot of challenging sections that will keep you on your toes. One of the best trails in the area not to be missed.

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1.72 km

Cougar Crest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is a moderate climb that sports fantastic views of Big Bear Lake and the surrounding mountains once you climb two miles above the trailhead. The trail is relatively …

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3

3.94 km

Awesome views of Big Bear Lake

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The views start to open up around this point with great views of Big Bear Lake, and behind it, the San Gorgonio Wildnerness area where you can easily see San …

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4.47 km

Big Bear Lake access via Cougar Crest Trail

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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 …

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4.89 km

PCT California Section C

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the PCT is easy scenic singletrack, and the lower section is generally a nicer hike than Bertha Peak Road if you have the option between the two.

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13.7 km

PCT — Delamar Mountain Section

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The section of the PCT that leads up towards Delamar is fairly gradual and makes for a wonderful scenic hike through the partial shade with views to the San Bernardinos.

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7

17.3 km

Pacific Crest Trail — Polique Canyon Trailhead

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This trail from here is partially shaded and semi-rocky with fantastic views of Big Bear Lake and the surrounding mountains. From here you can hike the PCT, Bertha Peak, and …

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23.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

7.41 km

4.34 km

654 m

467 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

7.41 km

2.65 km

1.34 km

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