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Big Bear Lake

Pirates Trail Trailhead – Skyline Trail loop from Bear Mountain

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
California
San Bernardino County
Big Bear Lake

Pirates Trail Trailhead – Skyline Trail loop from Bear Mountain

Moderate

2.6

(9)

53

riders

Pirates Trail Trailhead – Skyline Trail loop from Bear Mountain

01:58

20.0km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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San Bernardino National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

111 m

Bear Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Bear Mountain is in Big Bear Lake, and it is a great year-round recreation hub. During the winter, it is a great ski and snowboard resort, in the fall, the …

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2

827 m

Skyline Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is a parking area by the trailhead at the end of Club View Drive. You may need a $5 pass to park in the national forest. From here you …

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3

3.71 km

Skyline Drive

Highlight • Trail

Skyline Drive is a gravel road which parallels the Skyline Trail along the ridge. The grade is easy and you get views across the ridge.

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4

3.71 km

Pirates Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the entrance of the beginner-friendly Pirates Trail that will bring you to the top of Snow Summit. Then take Going Green for an easy downhill option. If you …

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5

10.0 km

Skyline Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the most incredible trails on the Big Bear South Shore. The trail is built like a roller coaster and is huge fun.

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B

20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

3.42 km

487 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

1.36 km

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (2,170 m)

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