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Big Bear City

Cougar Crest Trailhead – Cougar Crest Trail loop from Big Bear City

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United States
California
San Bernardino County
Big Bear City

Cougar Crest Trailhead – Cougar Crest Trail loop from Big Bear City

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Cougar Crest Trailhead – Cougar Crest Trail loop from Big Bear City

02:35

22.4km

350m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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After 14.9 km for 3.68 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

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3.21 km

Wooden path Stanfield Marsh

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The wooden walkway was created so that people would not walk along the street.

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4.24 km

Big Bear Lake

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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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6.87 km

Cougar Crest Trailhead

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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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7.98 km

Cougar Crest Trail

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The trail is a moderate climb that sports fantastic views of Big Bear Lake and the surrounding mountains once you climb two miles above the trailhead. The trail is relatively …

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10.2 km

Awesome views of Big Bear Lake

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The views start to open up around this point with great views of Big Bear Lake, and behind it, the San Gorgonio Wildnerness area where you can easily see San …

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10.7 km

Big Bear Lake access via Cougar Crest Trail

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Hiking less than two miles, the Cougar Crest Trail takes you to the north side of Big Bear Lake. The small town where you'll find everything your hiking heart desires …

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22.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.92 km

4.95 km

4.72 km

3.94 km

923 m

Surfaces

9.11 km

4.14 km

3.78 km

3.74 km

1.08 km

447 m

161 m

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Highest point (2,370 m)

Lowest point (2,050 m)

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