The Best Hiking in Fawnskin

This is a fairly easy mountain peak to climb.  The trailhead is easily accessible right off of Hwy 38 by the town of Fawnskin.  There is a large National Forest sign noting the parking area to Grays Peak Trail.  Note that parking in this lot requires either a day pass or a California Adventure pa...

Butler Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Big Bear City, California.

Castle Rock Peak is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Bear Lake, California.

Follow the directions to the trail head, and park on the side of the road. You will see a sign that says Castle Rock Trail, and the path is directly behind that sign. The hike up to the peak is steep, sandy, and very rocky, so shoes with good traction is recommended. There are also lots of oak a...

Alpine Pedal Path Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Big Bear City, California.

Holcomb Valley OHV Road is a heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Fawnskin, California.

Grand View Point is accessed via Pine Knot Trail, a 6.5 mile out and back hiking trail located at the Aspen Glen Picnic Area, 1 mile from Big Bear Village. With its close proximity to town, Pine Knot Trail is popular in the summer with mountain bikers and the trailhead is often crowded in the win...

Glory Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Big Bear City, California.

Bertha Peak Via Holcomb Valley Road (2N09) is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Big Bear City, California.

Holcomb Creek via the PCT is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Big Bear City, California.

Delamar Mountain via Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Fawnskin, California.

Pine Knot Trail to Grand View Point is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Big Bear Lake, California.

Cougar Crest Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Big Bear City, California.

On the north side of Big Bear Lake, just off the 38, you will find a turn off for the Cougar Crest Trail. The parking lot is well marked, and signs for the trailhead are easy to spot. Parking is not an issue if you come in later in the afternoon, but the hike can get crowded during peak hours. Fo...

Bluff Lake Reserve Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Big Bear City, California.

Lookout Point via Bluff Lake Nature Reserve is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Big Bear City, California.