» posted on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 6:19 pm by admin
Add to My Trips Pedal Into the Pines at Big Bear Lake
Add to My Trips 
40298 Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone: (909) 866-8000
http://www.bvbikes.com Print E-mail
It’s the consummate summer playground. Plopped conveniently in the San Bernardino National Forest , Big Bear Lake is about 110 miles northeast of L.A., far enough away to look like another planet. Replace a smoggy high-rise skyline with blue skies and winds whispering through the pines, and you’ve got the picture.
Those pines are laced with over 100 miles of great mountain-biking trails, more than enough for riders of all abilities. The 9-mile Grandview Loop is a good a place to start; you first ride the gondola to the top of Snow Summit, then bike down on an easily negotiated fire road. The 13-mile Grout Bay Trail offers great single-track. More-experienced riders often head out to Delamar Mountain, Holcomb Valley, and Van Dusen Canyon. From Van Dusen Canyon Road, you can access the John Bull Trail, technical terrain for advanced riders.
Families might consider the Alpine Pedal Path; it starts at the Big Bear Discovery Center on the north side of Big Bear Lake and runs its short asphalt way through meadow and wood beside the lake. The folks at Bear Valley Bikes can advise you on trails, rent you a bike, or take you on a guided tour.
Tip: Big Bear is no secret to weekend warriors; come midweek and you’ll find emptier trails.
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