Big Bear

Sidewinder Canyon is an offshoot of Burns Canyon Road 2N02. People often take this fun little trail that is looking to spice up their adventure when traveling 2N02. This little fun trail has a few challenges that a new driver in most stock high ground clearance 4x4's can do without pushing them too hard, like the neighboring Heartbreak Ridge. So if traveling through the area and looking for something new or different, make the turn south and run this short but fun little trail.

Discover Big Bear’s Best-Kept Secret: 2N13 Snow Slide Trail, which could possibly be one of the most underrated overland trails in Big Bear. Snow Slide Trail is a hidden scenic route through the San Bernardino National Forest that's perfect for a family outing or a weekend adventure with friends. If you're looking to escape the crowds and take in some unbelievable scenery, this trail delivers.

This seasonal route features a smooth, easy-to-navigate trail, making it a great option for stock offroad vehicles. As you follow the trail, you'll be treated to sweeping views that make it feel like you can see the edge of the world. It's the kind of place where you stop to take it all in.

For those who enjoy dispersed camping, Snow Slide Trail offers several quiet, scenic spots that are perfect for setting up camp. Most sites along the way boast incredible views and a peaceful atmosphere that feels miles away from civilization.

If you're in the mood to explore something new and off the radar, Snow Slide should be at the top of your list. It’s a hidden gem waiting to be explored.

Forest Route 3N34D is the 4x4 trail to Devil's Hole, a dark, deep, swirling pool of water in Deep Creek, north of Lake Arrowhead, California. Devil's Hole is a popular warm-weather destination. This trail offers the chance to combine some 4x4 adventure with a cool dip in the creek, some relaxation near the water's edge, fishing, or even hiking (The Pacific Crest Trail cuts through this trail near the water). In summer months, plan to come early and stay late to avoid the 4x4 traffic jams on this narrow, winding offroad trail.

Just east of the Bear Mountain Resort, Big Bears Alpine Zoo and the Gold Mine Golf Course in Big Bear, California sits this lesser-known off-road trail at the southeastern edge of the Moonridge mountain neighborhoods. Where the pavement of Sand Canyon Road ends, 2N27 - Sand Canyon starts. If you're in this area of Big Bear and looking for a new place to explore, or if you need to get around Big Bear Boulevards traffic to the 38, 2N27 - Sand Canyon might be your answer.

The trail provides an enjoyable casual drive, bathed in the cool green of the tall pine trees lining the cool green. Santa Ana River Road passes over its namesake, the Santa Ana River, or its tributaries in several places. It provides inviting areas to pull over and walk down to the water's side to enjoy the peaceful forest river and its comforting sounds. Santa Ana River Road is in the 823,000-acre San Bernardino National Forest just south of Big Bear Lake. The Santa Ana River begins its journey in the San Gorgonio Wilderness, high above the trees. It is one of Southern California's largest and longest rivers, tumbling 80 miles to the Pacific Ocean. The Prado and Seven Oaks Dams interrupt the river, providing flood control and water for consumption, irrigation, industry, and recreation. This area around the Santa Ana River is a unique and fragile ecosystem,

Tucked deep in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest, 3N07, Van Dusen Creek, is the kind of gem that turns a casual trip into a full-on adventure. This dirt road winds through towering pine forests and wide-open alpine meadows, delivering panoramic views and crisp mountain air that instantly hits reset on your soul. Just minutes from Big Bear, it’s a backcountry escape that feels miles from civilization, quiet, untouched, and absolutely stunning. But the real magic? It’s what waits at the end. Climbers Camp is a peaceful, pine-shaded haven that leads straight to the legendary Coyote Crag, a dramatic granite wall known across Southern California for epic climbs and surreal scenery. Pair that with expansive dispersed camping, golden hour light pouring through the trees and glissading off the grass-filled valley, and a connection to the thrilling 3N07A - The Squeeze, and you’ve got a trail that doesn’t just impress, it leaves a lasting mark. If you’re searching for that one spot that delivers beauty, adventure, and total escape, this is it.

2N86 Kidd Creek is in the 823,000-acre San Bernardino National Forest just south and above Big Bear Lake and travels through some of the most beautiful parts of the Big Bear Mountains. Over its 1.7-mile length, Kidd Creek has many spots to pull over and enjoy the peaceful solitude of this lush forest. The entire road length is enclosed by a conifer forest with tall Ponderosa Pine sheltering the way and accented by the many inspiring granite rock formations for which Big Bear is known. The road leads to Yellow Post Campsite #30, which is bordered by more majestic granite formations.

Hill climbs, curvy off-camber stretches, moderate rocky patches, and high mountain views make up 2N27Y - Rouse Meadow / Skyline OHV. This steep, narrow, twisty 4x4 trail is part of the network of off-road trails in the San Bernardino Mountains, just north of the mountain lake community of Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino National Forest. This makes for a great add-on to a Willow Creek Jeep Trail run and offers a little more challenge than most trails in the immediate area.