Unplug, Discover & Recharge
This hike begins from Green Valley Campground in San Bernardino County. There is a small parking area in front of the campground for day hikers. When we arrived at the campground that morning, there was a friendly camp host who answered our questions. We walked through the campground on the paved road (Forest Rte 2N13A).
Fawnskin is 95 miles east of Los Angeles. The trailhead is located in Fawnskin (north of Big Bear Lake) across from the Grout Bay Picnic Area. It was easy to find and there was plenty of parking when we arrived. I was nicely surprised by a flush toilet! Those things are hard to come by
Initially, I drove up to Big Bear Lake to hike Gray’s Peak that Sunday morning. But when I got there, I found a note at the trailhead saying that it’s closed until 6/16/17 for bald eagle habitat. Hmm, ok, then. Luckily, Big Bear Lake is dog-friendly and has many trails where Xena is allowed. The
Bertha Peak is a must when you visit Big Bear Lake. The peak is located north of the lake near the center, so you get a panoramic view from the top. Cougar Crest trailhead is located off N Shore Dr. Stop at the Big Bear Discovery Center beforehand if you don’t have an Adventure Pass
Don’t let this short hike fool you. It has a steep uphill for your leg workout, plenty of boulders to climb and explore and have fun and beautiful scenery. The trail begins one mile east of Big Bear Dam on Hwy 18. I found parking easily near the trailhead on Big Bear Blvd on that
Hiking Girl with Dog 