DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 3 big bear hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Easy 1.5-hour family hike in Big Bear Lake: native plant tastings, animal tracks, owl pellets, and butterfly photo tips.
Most Popular“Amber is quite knowledgeable of plants, flora, etc. She was an excellent guide; helpful in every way. She also does jeep tours off-road, and we plan to do that upon returning to the area.”
Private 2-hour Big Bear Jeep hike to Bluff Lake Reserve, then an easy or more challenging trail to Champion Lodgepole Pine with guide Amber.
“Bluff Lake was an enchanting place to hike. The lush nature sights are quite breath taking. Sights include the forest, the lake and lovely meadows. Amber was a delightful tour guide making the experience just perfect. She has a lot of knowledge for the areas history and names of birds, flowers and butterflies that we…”
Hike Big Bear Lake’s pine-forest trail with a 300-foot climb, then swim about an hour from a dock with provided life jackets and optional lunch help.
“We came up to Big Bear from Palm Desert and wanted to hike but didn't want to go alone. Amber is an excellent guide and has a wealth of local knowledge. The hiking trail was absolutely gorgeous and halfway through we had a stunning view of the lake!”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
