Holcomb Valley

Big Bear Series – Map 4
The Gold Fever Trail, Pacific Crest Trail

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Holcomb Valley on the north side of Big Bear Lake has an extensive range of trails suitable for mountain bikes, hikers and 4WD. This guide describes 3 top quality routes including the Gold Fever Trail. The 3 routes are marked clearly in color and they are all suitable for mtbs. Also the Big Bear section of the Pacific Crest Trail, running from Holcomb Valley Road to Polique Road, is shown clearly on the map. There are magnificent views of Big Bear Lake and the San Bernardino National Forest.
Use this map to explore, or just follow one of the 3 suggested routes described in this guide.

Polique Canyon

Cougar Crest Trail

Pacific Crest Trail

Holcomb Valley Road

Van Dusen Canyon Road

Gold Fever Trail points of interest

Specially made for biking, hiking and 4WD

Printed on waterproof paper

3 suggested routes

MTB single track information

The following are extracts from the Holcomb Valley Map :-

Orange – Gold Fever Trail. 19 miles (4 hr bike/3 hr 4WD)
This is a great ride or vehicle journey around the Gold Fever Trail. Start at the Discovery Center, taking the road west just over a mile to The Polique Canyon Trail. Follow this north to Holcomb Valley stopping at the top of the hill for a great view of Holcomb Valley. The best viewpoint is a few hundred yards east along the Pacific Crest Trail….

4WD Trails. The Holcomb Valley is a popular area for 4WD vehicles. This map can be used to navigate some excellent drives in Holcomb Valley. See also the Fawnskin map and The Big Bear Series by Trailmaps for more trails suitable to 4WD vehicles….