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Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake – Cougar Crest Trailhead loop from Bear Mountain

San Bernardino County

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake – Cougar Crest Trailhead loop from Bear Mountain

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Big Bear Lake – Cougar Crest Trailhead loop from Bear Mountain

02:47

57.1km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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After 13.1 km for 98 m

Closed: • January-May • December (otherwise open)

After 13.2 km for 98 m

Closed: • January-May • December (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.54 km

Big Bear Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake is eleven kilometers long and four kilometers wide. The depth of the water is between 10.70 and 22 meters. The area is around nine square kilometers and the …

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7.99 km

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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13.2 km

Grays Peak Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The parking area here has bathrooms and shaded picnic tables. The trail up to Grays Peak is a steady, easy incline along a relatively shaded trail with fantastic views of the lake and the mountains.

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15.1 km

Rim of the World Scenic Byway (Big Bear Lake)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Rim of the World Scenic Byway stretches 110 miles through the San Bernardino Mountains. This route, also known as North Shore Drive, hugs Big Bear Lake and offers stunning …

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28.2 km

Camp Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

You can park along Forest Road 2N97, and the Camp Creek Trail begins about a half mile in. The parking area near the gate has room for around six cars, …

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29.0 km

Snow Valley Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is a massive parking area just off the highway south of Route 18. From here you have access to the network of trails maintained by the ski resort, which …

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31.5 km

Lakeview Point Scenic Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lakeview Point is a popular overlook that looks out north and east toward Big Bear Lake and Butler Peak. You have to cross the highway to get here from the trail.

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44.2 km

Shelter Cove

Highlight • Lake

Shelter Cove is part of Grout Bay and lies just behind Windy Point. There's a picnic area nearby with access to the lake, and the nearby market in Fawnskin is a good spot for picnic items.

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57.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

21.4 km

3.10 km

986 m

523 m

257 m

130 m

Surfaces

56.2 km

627 m

290 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,190 m)

Lowest point (2,050 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

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Big Bear Lake – Cougar Crest Trailhead loop from Bear Mountain

Big Bear Lake

Cougar Crest Trailhead

Grays Peak Trailhead

Rim of the World Scenic Byway (Big Bear Lake)

Camp Creek Trailhead

Snow Valley Trailhead

Lakeview Point Scenic Overlook

Shelter Cove

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