Big Bear West

Big Bear Series – Map 2
Champion Lodgepole Pine, Skyline Drive

ISPN 978-1-906184-09-4

This Big Bear West map and guide covers the area to the southwest of Big Bear Lake and includes Castle Rock and The Champion Lodgepole Pine. The area is excellent for biking, hiking and 4WD. This map covers 3 great routes marked clearly in color, with a full written description. Suitable for all, they will take you to beautiful view points with superb scenery. The routes start on Mill Creek Road near Bear Valley Bikes and climb to The Skyline Drive, Lookout Point and Grand View Point.
Use this map to explore, or just follow one of the 3 suggested routes described in this guide.

Siberian Creek Trail

Pineknot Trail

Cabin “89” Trail

Plantation Trail

Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail

Skyline Drive & Lookout Point

MTB single track Information

A clear written description

Information on bike hire, camping and picnic areas

Printed in color on waterproof paper

Technical grades on biking trails

The following are extracts from the Big Bear West Map :-

Orange – Plantation & Pineknot Trails – Intermediate. (10 mls 2hr bike/4hr hike).
All the rides described in this guide start at Bear Valley Bikes. Across from the bike shop proceed along Mill Creek Road, pass Aspen Glen parking lot and take the next left….

Red – Champion Lodgepole Pine – Hard (20 miles 4 hour bike)
This is a classic long bike ride that can be shortened in any number of places if time is running out.
Follow the orange route described opposite to the Skyline Drive. Turn right…