Lets Go Mountain Biking in Big Bear

If you have never had the opportunity to get out on a mountain bike in Big Bear, you're in for a new adventure. Riding at 7000+ foot elevation will limit your first few rides to a few miles unless you are lucky enough to live here and be acclimated to the altitude. Mountain biking has great fitness advantages, but the mental stability that it gives me far exceeds the physical advantages. I seem to not be able to think about anything other than completing the climb or watching for the next corner when I get on my bike. Big Bear has some of Southern California's best mountain bike trails and I have been on most. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing for the weather and take plenty of water. Let your family or friends know what route you will be taking. Always wear your helmet and sunscreen.

If you have a home in the Peter Pan Area of Big Bear City

A great starter ride is the Van Dusen Canyon Road off of North Shore drive. There is a small parking area just before the gate (closed in the winter months) that you can use if you are not within riding distance. I would recommend a steady pace up Van Dusen Canyon until you meet up with the 3N16 forest service road. Along the way you'll pass the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail). The views are beautiful along the road and the incline is not too extreme. Once you reach 3N16, your probably ready to turn around and ride back, if not continue on through Holcomb Valley and explore.

Moonridge Home Owners will love this Big Bear Mountain Bike Ride

 A great ride leaving to go mountain biking from areas in Moonridge is up Clubview to 2N10 Skyline Drive and the Grandview Loop . Riding up Clubview or Moonridge Road you will pass the Big Bear Mountain Golf Course , the Moonridge Zoo , and Bear Mountain Ski Resort . These attractions are definitely good reasons to consider a home in the Moonridge area of Big Bear. The ride up the San Bernardino Forest Service road 2N10 is steep for beginner mountain bikers but it is well worth the ride to the top. Once you reach the top you will have unobstructed views of San Gorgonio on the left and Big Bear Lake on the right side.. From here you can select from many different descents down the mountain that will take you back to town. One of my favorites would be down 1E01 a single track trail that takes you to the Mill Creek area of Big Bear area near the Alpine Slide . You will find 1E01 at the intersection of Grandview Junction. If not take 2N08 or 2N51Y down the hill. These both come together and will take you to Towne Trail. Follow Towne Trail east to the Snow Summit parking area.

Having a Cabin in Big Bear gives you unlimited Mountain Bike Trails  

I can't begin to give information on all of the trails that are available to Big Bear home owners. I am sure there are many that I am not even aware exsist. That's one of the amazing qualities of Big Bear. Many things to do and explore we truly have four seasons of fun. So come up and get going and start to enjoy all of the outdoor activities in Big Bear. You know what they say....If you're lucky enough to live in the mountains, you're lucky enough.