Trail Conditions – Submit a Trail Report
The Big Bear Valley is a 4-season recreational wonderland with seasonal Alpine and Monsoonal weather patterns that can have dramatic impact on the conditions of local trails. Help us, and local trail users, by reporting your timely observations of trail conditions. Too muddy to hike? Trees blocking equestrians? Too much snow to ride? Or plenty to snowshoe? Your reports will be used to alert trail users to relevant trail issues and to coordinate trail maintenance with the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation and the US Forest Service. You can view the latest Trail Reports below.
To report, simply submit a comment below. Be sure to include:
- Date of Observation
- Trail Name and Area (i.e. Pine Knot Trail between Aspen Glen and 2N08)
- Observable Conditions (i.e. Muddy, Snow up to 6″, Clear and Dry – the more specific, the better)
- Hazards Present (i.e. Fallen tree across trail 1/4 mile up from the parking lot)
- Means of Travel (i.e. Hiking, Biking, Riding)
Thanks!
April 28,2011 In the last 5 days have ridden Polique to the Y over the ridge and back down into Fawnskin. Other than minor wet areas all clear. Rode 2N10 to the top of Summit. Gate is still closed. Some wet areas but very clear. Know snow on the road and no trees down.
Hey guys . BIG tree down on 1e01, 100yards down from 2n08. it’s a BIGGIE.
Belly Ache is clear…TONS of pinecones.
But, that big tree…i’d vote to clear it personally…it’s kind of a pain.
You guys are amazing
big thanks
About four trees down on Gray’s Peak trail! Thanks everyone!
Dicky’s. 1 biggie, 1/2 way down.
Much love
Don’t shoot me = Two trees down that need to be chainsawed
John Bull = All clear
Grout Bay = One tree down at a road crossing is blocking trail and the road. Need a chainsaw
Fern trail = Okay
Greys Peak
Planning for a maintenance day Sunday May 25th TBC
4 trees down from 1/2 to 1 mile in
2 spruce trees down 1 3/4 miles in
Some brush trimming needed
Extensive erosion to trail surface from 1 mile to the top needs spade work + installation of water bars
The *** from *** to top of *** has been cleared and rides well for intermediate/advanced downhillers with some easy sections. Also an excellent hike either way. It needs DF signage to keep the motorcycles off of it.
Hey Jeff –
Noticed your posting, wanted to explain our position on trails like the one you mentioned, and why we are not comfortable promoting illegal trails.
Those of us involved with the Big Bear Trails Foundation have worked hard over several years to get in a position where we have a good working relationship with the US Forest Service that will help us to do things like get support maintaining existing trails and hopefully put in new, well-designed, legal trails. In fact, we are working on getting approval for a new single track with the cooperation of the Forest Service that would stretch along 2N10 from the Dam to 2N06. This “Skyline Trail” would be a significant achievement that is envisioned to provide a world-class trail that we all would be very proud of and enjoy. But we have a ways to go before this trail will be a reality.
I understand that it is tempting for some to ignore the rules and those who’s job it is to manage our Forest and just start cutting trails. But I believe there are several harmful problems with this approach. Illegal trails usually are poorly planned, poorly constructed, and poorly maintained, resulting in a trail experience that certainly is not what it could be, and might even be frustrating or even dangerous. Poor trail design and maintenance also can physically harm our Forest. Illegal trails undermine the work of groups like the Big Bear Trails Foundation, who volunteer their time and resources to better our trails. Illegal trails also make the jobs of Forest Service personnel more difficult and divert their limited resources. When I think of the best trails I have been on around the Country, they are not rogue trails someone hacked out in the Forest. They are planned, coordinated efforts that provide a memorable single track trail experience.
Yes, it can be very frustrating to work with a bureaucracy like the USFS, trying our patience and not always making sense. But we think ultimately we will get better results for our Forest and its stakeholders by being respectful and working within the system and with its professionals. Of course people are welcome to disagree, but if you love trails, we would encourage you to join the Trails Foundation’s efforts to improve them. Together and coordinated I think we can be much more effective.
Thanks for listening and supporting our trails,
- Randy
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