Big Bear Lake Trail Center - Mountain Biking
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Summary
Home to plenty of rock gardens, big boulder drops, and a rewarding vista after a long ascent, the Big Bear trail system is well worth the cost of entry.
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Distance
50.0 miles
If you have fear of missing out, you can go for all 50 miles. If you want a shorter ride, there’s a nice 21-mile loop that starts off at the gate, and gives you a taste of all Big Bear has to offer.
Destination Distance From Downtown
142.2 miles
Difficulty
4 of 5 diamonds
Big Bear gets pretty rocky at times and has plenty of boulders, as well as the occasional log, plus muddy sections depending on the weather.
Time To Complete
5 hours
There are close to 50 miles of singletrack, which have long, gradual climbs (and their accompanying descents), but you can do a shorter loop to get yourself home in time for dinner.
Seasonality
Spring, Summer, and Winter
The center is closed to mountain bikers from October 31 through December 31, but opens back up in January.
Dog Friendly
Yes
Fees Permits
Yes
There is a day use fee of $5 per rider, or it’s $30 for a season pass.
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