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Outdoors in Big Bear Lake

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Big Bear Lake.

10 picks · 8 free · updated 13 October

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FreeSanta Ana River TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeOak Glen Road TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeChapman Heights TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeOak Glen Creek Basins TrailsRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeCrafton Hill TrailsRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeCamp Creek National Recreation TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFree2W07Route on OpenStreetMapFreeHolcomb CrossingRoute on OpenStreetMapBig Bear Discovery CenterFawnskin · ★ 4.6 on GoogleStanfield Marsh Wildlife and Waterfowl PreserveBig Bear · ★ 4.7 on Google
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Outdoors in Big Bear Lake, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Big Bear Lake?

Right now: Santa Ana River Trail, Oak Glen Road Trail, Chapman Heights Trail and Oak Glen Creek Basins Trails. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Santa Ana River Trail, Oak Glen Road Trail, Chapman Heights Trail and Oak Glen Creek Basins Trails, and 4 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Big Bear Lake and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Big Bear Lake, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.