2N84 – Little Bear Spring

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4.7/5 (5 reviews)
Fawnskin, California (San Bernardino County)
Last Updated: 05/05/2023

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2N84 Little Bear Springs is a wonderful trail in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake California that is off the beaten path making it perfect for a day retreat or even a dispersed camping trip to remember. Because of the intermediate difficulty of the trail, a 4x4 is required on the trail to access the end of the trail where the spring used to run. Thus whether you are looking for a nice little off-road excursion or a place to get away from it all and a secluded camping area, think no further then 2N84.

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4.7/5 (5)
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/10/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

This was a nice shorter trail with a decent view at the end. It was raining a bit when we were here but no issue with that on the trail. The comment from an earlier reviewer still holds true: the end point on this route is the last spot you can turn around. The trail continues maybe another 150 ft before a deadend.
Trail Review: 2N84 – Little Bear Spring - Tim M
Trail Review: 2N84 – Little Bear Spring - Tim M
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Visited: 05/05/2023

Trails are officially open https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1095216.pdf
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Temporary Closure
Visited: 03/18/2023

The forest service has deemed the San Bernardino Forest unsafe for public off-roaders to use until June 30th. For more information on this: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1095216.pdf If you disagree with the complete forest closure, please call (909) 382-2682 and ask to speak to the head ranger. You can also contact the head office in Washington,DC, and voice your concern there. (202) 912-7055 Another person you could contact your senator and express your feeling - (949) 598-5850 (Alex Padilla) or (202) 224-3121 (DC switch board) If you are unhappy with this at all, please make sure you sign up for the local off-road collations (Cal4wheel, and Corva). Feel free to reach out to them and ask what you can do. Cal4Wheel - (916) 381-8300 CORVA - 916-710-1950
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 03/16/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Nice trail I couldn’t go to the end too much snow for me but it’s open I couldn’t see anything in the road to stop someone more used to snow
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 11/02/2019

Ran this trail over the weekend. Be advised that you WILL receive pinstriping. Also, stop at the end of the trail (GPS trail end) where there's still room to turn around. I made the mistake of thinking that the trail extended further only to find out that it didn't. There is no place to turn around at the top so you'll be forced to back down to the larger open area.

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