Gold Fever Trail

4.7/5 (30 reviews)
Take an unexpected adventure through the history of Holcomb Valley's gold rush and the history behind it. During this trip, you will see abandon mines, dig sites, grave sites, pygmy cabins, and much more. So pack up the family and explore the history of Holcomb Valley. Read More
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Highlights of Gold Fever Trail

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Desert Category Icon Desert
Forest Category Icon Forest
Ghost Town Category Icon Ghost Town
Iconic Category Icon Iconic
Mine Category Icon Mine
Mud Category Icon Mud
Overland Category Icon Overland
Sand Category Icon Sand
Snow Wheeling Category Icon Snow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
7546 ft
Shape of Trail
Loop
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
2N09, 3N16, 3N05
Nearest Town
Big Bear Lake
Nearest Services
Big Bear Lake
Management Agency
San Bernardino National Forest
District
Mountaintop Ranger District

Overview

Take an unexpected adventure through the history of Holcomb Valley's gold rush and the history behind it. During this trip, you will see abandon mines, dig sites, grave sites, pygmy cabins, and much more. So pack up the family and explore the history of Holcomb Valley.

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13 Waypoints
41 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
30 Community Reviews
1 Video
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