World-class downhill, cross-country, and trail riding in Big Bear
Big Bear is a premier mountain biking destination in Southern California. In summer, the ski resorts transform into bike parks with lift-accessed downhill trails, and the surrounding national forest has hundreds of miles of cross-country and singletrack riding.
Whether you're into gravity-fed downhill, technical cross-country, or casual scenic rides around the lake, Big Bear has trails for every skill level.
Snow Summit Bike Park offers lift-served downhill mountain biking with trails from beginner to expert. Ride the chairlift up, shred the trails down. Bike and gear rentals available at the base. Open late May – October.
Hundreds of miles of national forest trails including the famous Skyline Trail, Radford Trail, and Snow Forest Trail system. Technical singletrack through pine forests with stunning views. Adventure Pass required ($5/day).
The Alpine Pedal Path is a paved multi-use trail along the north shore — perfect for families. Bike rentals from multiple shops in the Village. Free, no pass needed.
When the snow melts, Snow Summit transforms into one of Southern California's premier mountain bike parks. Ride the chairlift to the summit and choose from trails ranging from flowy beginner to gnarly double black diamond.
| Trail | Difficulty | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Miracle Mile | Green | Flowy, smooth, beginner-friendly |
| Westridge | Blue | Intermediate flow trail |
| Skyline | Blue | Technical XC-style singletrack |
| Off the Grid | Black | Expert DH — steep, rocky, technical |
| Trail | Distance | Difficulty | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Trail (2N10) | 10+ miles | Moderate | Epic ridgeline singletrack with panoramic views. Connects to Snow Summit. The crown jewel of Big Bear XC riding. Can be done as a point-to-point with a shuttle. |
| Radford Road (2N93) | 5 miles | Easy | Gentle fire road loop through Jeffrey pine forest on the north shore. Great for beginners or a warmup ride. Connects to other forest trails. |
| Snow Forest Trail | 7 miles | Moderate | Singletrack through dense forest with some technical sections. Roots, rocks, and tight turns. Beautiful in fall when aspens change color. |
| Grandview Loop | 4 miles | Moderate | Rewarding loop with lake views from Grandview Point. Starts from the Aspen Glen area. Moderate climbing with fun descents. Popular with locals. |
| Alpine Pedal Path | 3.4 miles | Easy | Paved lakeside path along the north shore. Perfect for families and casual rides. Flat, accessible, beautiful lake views. |