Best of Big Bear's Winter Hikes

A classic adventureland nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear is the definition of a winter wanderland. Explore by strapping on some snowshoes or good snow boots (and bring some poles). Big Bear hug!

Week: 02.18.2016
Regions: Southern CA

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Hike or Snowshoe Pine Knot in Big Bear

The moderately strenuous 6-mile Pine Knot hike in Big Bear is wildly popular in summer. But in winter, this trail is a kingdom of blissful isolation, and just as beautiful! Rent some snowshoes and poles and traverse the snow to explore.
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Getaway Time

City of San Luis Obispo Late Winter Getaway

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Isn't it time you took things SLO? It's actually much easier than you think. San Luis Obispo (SLO) is centrally located just a few hours from San Francisco and Los Angeles. It's a Central Coast getaway with a secret: In February and March it's absolutely awesome, with green rolli
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King of the Castle Rock

Snowshoe Castle Rock in Big Bear

If you have only a short time to enjoy a snowy Big Bear hike, conquer the steep slopes of the Castle Rock Trail. After parking in the small pull-out lot, cross the highway (carefully!) and find the trailhead to this easygoing 2.5-mile out-and-back trek. The path begins along a pe
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Alpine Pedal Path

Alpine Pedal Path Big Bear in Winter

Snow is scarcer on the north shore of Big Bear Lake, but solitude is plentiful, and the novel view of Big Bear Lake is refreshing. The paved multi-use 3.5-mile Alpine Pedal Path takes you to the good views. A bonus: Since the Alpine Pedal Path has no dense patches of cedars and p
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