HIKING & BIKING
Think Snow Summit is only a blast in the wintertime? Think again! Head up to Snow Summit when the snow melts in the warmer months and take a ride on the Scenic Sky Chair to enjoy panoramic views of the San Bernardino National Forest on a mile-long ascent before arriving at the top of Snow Summit (elevation 8,200 feet). Experience some of Southern California’s best hiking from leisurely mountaintop laps with picturesque lake views to an extensive network of Forest Service trails featuring breathtaking views of SoCal’s tallest mountain, San Gorgonio Mountain (elevation 11,500 feet). Check it out here: www.bigbearmountainresort.com/things-to-do/scenic-sky-chair
For mountain biking enthusiasts, Snow Summit bike park is the mecca of SoCal mountain biking with terrain for all ages and abilities. Snow Summit offers mountain bike rentals and assisted loading on the lift to the top of the mountain where you begin the descent down endless miles of flowing trails. Enjoy hours of fun without breaking a sweat and get your lift ticket here: www.bigbearmountainresort.com/mountain-biking/lift-tickets
If you prefer a more natural setting, about .25 miles from Bear It All Chalet off Mill Creek Road is the Pineknot Trail (www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pine-knot-trail-to-grand-view-point). Pineknot Trail is a favorite in Big Bear for hikers and mountain bikers alike and rewards your climb with exquisite views of the lake below. No bike? No problem! Just footsteps away from Bear It All Chalet is the best bike shop in town, Bear Valley Bikes (www.bvbikes.com). They have bikes of all kinds including e-bikes to assist you on steep ascents or for cruising effortlessly around the lake. The Lakeview Loop bike path is a fun and easy ride the whole family can enjoy together. Just head up Mill Creek Road towards Pineknot Trail from Bear It All Chalet and follow the signs for Lakeview Loop. The ride ends back at Bear Valley Bikes which makes it convenient to drop your rental bike off and walk back to Bear It All Chalet!
