Cougar Crest Trail

Big Bear Lake Hikes

Big Bear Lake is the premiere mountain playground in Southern California.  In the winter it is hopefully covered with snow and people head to ski resorts Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain.  The rest of the year is a great time for not only lake-based activities but also hiking and mountain biking.  This is our…

Pine Knot Trail

Big Bear Lake: Hiking Pine Knot Trail to Grand View

The hike up Pine Knot Trail to Grand View Point probably provides the most epic views in the San Bernardino mountain range.  Starting from Big Bear Lake, this climbs about 1,000 feet to Grand View Point which overlooks a valley and the highest mountains in Southern California.  Roundtrip it is a little over 7 miles,…