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| Little Bear Peak   | 
| Location: California, United States, North America Lat/Lon: 34.29130°N / 116.9706°W Trail Type: Cross Country County: San Bernardino Technical Difficulty: Easy Aerobic Difficulty: Medium Layout: Out & Back Elevation Gain: 1000 ft / 305 m Length: 7.0 Mi / 11.3 Km
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| Page By: theronmoon Created/Edited: Oct 15, 2007 / Oct 18, 2007 Object ID: 262465 Hits: 264 Loading... Page Score: 86.41% - 4 Votes Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
Overview
Little Bear Peak is indeed a very little peak. It derives it's name from Little Bear Valley which is just west of Big Bear Valley. Little Bear has outstanding views of Big Bear Lake and of the surrounding mountain country. It also has a great view of Mount San Antonio and the other high eastern San Gabriel peaks. The route is along the many fireroads that cross the mountain just north and west of the mountain hamlet of Fawnskin. Little Bear Peak could be combined with Butler Peak Lookout Road or Grays Peak Trail for a longer outing.Trail Description
From the parking your parking spot along 3N14 ride for 1.3 miles, the road turns to dirt after about .5 miles. Reach the junction with 3N12 on the right, take this. Continue on this for a little over 1.5 miles ignoring any forks. At the 2N84 fork turn left and continue for less then .25 miles reaching a fork at a small campground area. Turn left on 2N84A and ride a little less then half mile at this point the road becomes 4wd drive territory. Continue up the road as it roller coasters up to a ridge leading out to the summit rocks of Little Bear Peak. Getting ThereTake the 215 Freeway through San Bernardino to SR 30. Drive east on SR 30 to the junction with SR 330. Drive north on SR 330 to SR 18 in Running Springs taking SR 18 all the way to the Big Bear Lake Dam. At the dam take SR 38 on the left to Fawnskin. As you enter Fawnskin turn left onto 3N14 When to Bike & External LinksLittle Bear Peak would make for a nice winter ride in light snow. But it would be best to have ridden the route in dry weather when the short roads signs are noticeable.
You will need a Adventure Pass for parking at the turnout.
For more information on mountain biking in the Big Bear area check adventurehostel.com.
For camping information and current conditions go to the San Bernardino National Forest for current conditions website.
Check Weather Underground for a current forecast.
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