Town Trail – Deer Group Campground loop from Big Bear Lake

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Town Trail – Deer Group Campground loop from Big Bear Lake

Hard

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(5333)

7,291

runners

Town Trail – Deer Group Campground loop from Big Bear Lake

02:42

21.6km

550m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.81 km for 120 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 3.03 km for 926 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

626 m

Knickerbocker Road Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

You can park here at Knickerbocker Road, or if you have a vehicle that does well off-road you can follow the Forest Road a quarter mile and park at the start of the Town Trail.

Tip by

1.03 km

Town Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Town Trail is an easy hike with intermittent views of Big Bear Lake. The trail is often used by cyclists renting bikes from Snow Park.

Tip by

8.55 km

Snow Summit Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The picnic area is in a shaded group of trees next to the View House. This makes a great spot to picnic for lunch!

Tip by

8.80 km

Snow Summit

Highlight • Summit

At the top of Snow Summit you have plenty of trail options for all skill levels, no matter if you are a beginner or an expert. And the best is: …

Tip by

9.40 km

Party Wave Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Party Wave is a difficult downhill trail in Snow Summit Bike Park. Rock Gardens, Skinnies and Wallrides will test your skills and get your adrenaline pumping.

Tip by

13.5 km

Skyline Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the most incredible trails on the Big Bear South Shore. The trail is built like a roller coaster and is huge fun.

Tip by

15.6 km

Deer Group Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The trail through Deep Group Campground winds through the forest at a relatively easy grade. The campground itself is secluded in a copse of conifers. You can make reservations at Recreation.gov.

Tip by

21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types