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Big Bear Lake

Cougar Crest Trailhead – Big Bear Lake loop from Big Bear Lake

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
San Bernardino County
Big Bear Lake

Cougar Crest Trailhead – Big Bear Lake loop from Big Bear Lake

Hard

4.9

(9235)

17,540

riders

Cougar Crest Trailhead – Big Bear Lake loop from Big Bear Lake

05:01

106km

1,300m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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San Bernardino National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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9.11 km

Rim of the World Scenic Byway (Big Bear Lake)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Rim of the World Scenic Byway stretches 110 miles through the San Bernardino Mountains. This route, also known as North Shore Drive, hugs Big Bear Lake and offers stunning …

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2

11.5 km

Shelter Cove

Highlight • Lake

Shelter Cove is part of Grout Bay and lies just behind Windy Point. There's a picnic area nearby with access to the lake, and the nearby market in Fawnskin is a good spot for picnic items.

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3

16.9 km

Cougar Crest Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Cougar Crest Trail is rocky and has a lot of challenging sections that will keep you on your toes. One of the best trails in the area not to be missed.

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4

19.6 km

Big Bear Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake is eleven kilometers long and four kilometers wide. The depth of the water is between 10.70 and 22 meters. The area is around nine square kilometers and the …

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5

27.6 km

Baldwin Lake

Highlight • Lake

Baldwin Lake is a smaller lake located next to Big Bear Lake, sitting at an elevation of 7,000 feet. While not as large or famous as Big Bear Lake, Baldwin …

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6

77.6 km

Green Valley Lake Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This lightly trafficked, stunning road lined with alpine trees leads from Highway CA 18 up to the small town of Green Valley, where there's a beautiful lake. If you're heading …

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106 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.0 km

50.9 km

2.49 km

856 m

392 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

104 km

1.18 km

520 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,190 m)

Lowest point (1,900 m)

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