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Big Bear Lake

Knickerbocker Road Trailhead – Pirates Trail Trailhead loop from Big Bear Lake

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Running trails & routes
United States
California
San Bernardino County
Big Bear Lake

Knickerbocker Road Trailhead – Pirates Trail Trailhead loop from Big Bear Lake

Hard

5.0

(9446)

9,447

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Knickerbocker Road Trailhead – Pirates Trail Trailhead loop from Big Bear Lake

02:37

21.3km

490m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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San Bernardino National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

626 m

Knickerbocker Road Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

You can park here at Knickerbocker Road, or if you have a vehicle that does well off-road you can follow the Forest Road a quarter mile and park at the start of the Town Trail.

Tip by

2

6.91 km

Pirates Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the entrance of the beginner-friendly Pirates Trail that will bring you to the top of Snow Summit. Then take Going Green for an easy downhill option. If you …

Tip by

3

6.91 km

Skyline Drive

Highlight • Trail

Skyline Drive is a gravel road which parallels the Skyline Trail along the ridge. The grade is easy and you get views across the ridge.

Tip by

4

13.2 km

Skyline Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the most incredible trails on the Big Bear South Shore. The trail is built like a roller coaster and is huge fun.

Tip by

5

15.2 km

Deer Group Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The trail through Deep Group Campground winds through the forest at a relatively easy grade. The campground itself is secluded in a copse of conifers. You can make reservations at Recreation.gov.

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.61 km

7.20 km

2.06 km

1.35 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

18.5 km

1.67 km

978 m

199 m

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Saturday 27 June

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