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Plumas County

Little Bear Lake – Big Bear Lake loop from Long Lake / Bear Lakes Loop Trailhead

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United States
California
Plumas County

Little Bear Lake – Big Bear Lake loop from Long Lake / Bear Lakes Loop Trailhead

Hard

4.9

(6714)

14,349

runners

Little Bear Lake – Big Bear Lake loop from Long Lake / Bear Lakes Loop Trailhead

01:11

8.39km

310m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Plumas National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.28 km

Long Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Spectacular views of Long Lake and the entire Lakes Basin area can be had throughout this entire section of trail. The western section of trail is higher up from the …

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2

6.47 km

Lakes Basin

Highlight • Natural

3

6.70 km

Cub Lake

Highlight • Lake

4

6.96 km

Little Bear Lake

Highlight • Lake

Don't let the "Little" in Little Bear lake let you think it's any lesser than its Big counterpart. Little Bear Lake offers you the tranquility and seclusion of a private …

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5

7.27 km

Big Bear Lake

Highlight • Lake

Crystal clear water awaits you in this glacial lake. Perfect for soaking the feet after a long day on the trail and taking in all the scenery.

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B

8.39 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.87 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.34 km

< 100 m

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