Big Bear Today July 2018

Page 18—July 2018
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To
Village
Big Bear Blvd.
Also on the North Shore at
North Shore Landing!
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SPORTS CENTER
878-4FUN
866-5706
Big Bear.
Blvd.
Alpine
Slide
lounge, and deck overlooking the course.
Driving range too. Across from the ski
resort on Moonridge Rd. (909) 585-8002.
Helicopter Tours
See Big Bear from above during new aerial
tours by Helicopter Big Bear. See the lake,
ski resorts, desert and surrounding mountains
aboard a climate-controlled Robinson
R44 helicopter with longtime pilot Roy
Harding at the controls, departing daily out
of Big Bear Airport. Group rates and discounts
available. (909) 585-1200.
Hiking
There’s dozens of trails and natural areas to
enjoy the rugged beauty of the San
Bernardino National Forest. From easy
strolls along the lake to stenuous climbs
into the mountains, there are trails for all
abilities, including families, within a short
drive of Big Bear. For information on all
trails in the Valley and the required
Adventure Pass, visit the Discovery Center
on North Shore Dr., about two miles west
of Stanfield Cutoff. 866-3437.
Alpine Pedal Path is a very easy 3.5 mile
(each way) paved trek following the lake
on the north shore. Popular with hikers,
bikers, skaters, strollers and wheelchairs
as it passes Carol Morrison East Boat
Launch, Discovery Center, Serrano
campground, Solar Observatory and more.
Castle Rock Trail is a short but strenuous
hike, that ends with a panoramic view of
Big Bear Lake. Legend has it that a beautiful
Indian maiden, jilted by her lover, took her
life by leaping from this towering 100 ft.
monolith. It’s reached after a mostly uphill,
.8 mile walk past a stream and featuring
beautiful views. Located on Hwy. 18
between Boulder Bay and the dam; park on
the lake side of the road.
Cougar Crest Trail is moderate two-mile
(each way) hike. As it winds above the
lake’s north shore, it offers up great views
of water and the surrounding mountains.
Trailhead is on North Shore Dr. about two
miles west of Stanfield Cutoff, .6 mile
from the Discovery Center where you can
park without an Adventure Pass.
Woodland Interpretive Trail is a short,
scenic family stroll with minimal elevation
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gain, located on the north shore near Cougar
Crest. Free trail maps (available at the
trailhead or Discovery Center) identify
markers along the route noting local
vegetation, wildlife areas, etc.
Pacific Crest Trail comes through Big
Bear from Onyx Summit through the East
Valley to Hwy. 18 and then past Holcomb
Valley Rd. and Cougar Crest through
Holcomb Valley before continuing its 2,638
mile journey from Mexico to Canada. Call
the Discovery Center to find out where to
catch this famous international trail.
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Rides wet, wild at Alpine Slide
Rides are wet and wild at Alpine
Slide, a great place to beat the heat with
dual water slide and bobsled-like ride
The double water slide has been a
family favorite since 1986. The recentlyrefurbished
flumes are sliding as good as
new or better after gel coating was applied
by Teca Aquatics.
Flume #1 is considered the slower
of the two, with a more gentle descent at
the beginning but a series of sharp turns
at the bottom that really whip riders
around. Flume #2 on slider’s right drops
quickly at the onset of the ride and takes
riders through a series of gyrating turns.
Water slide rides are inexpensive—
$15 for an all day pass, 10 rides for $10,
or two bucks each. Going to be around
for a few days or coming back this
summer? Season passes are $49 valid
Sunday through Friday (excluding July
4) or $69 anytime. A great way to beat
the heat, and parents who don’t want to
play don’t have to pay to get in.
For more fast times take a few runs
on the Alpine Slide where riders aboard
individually-controlled sleds get an
Olympic-like ride. Experience many of
the same gravitational forces bobsledders
do descending two quarter-mile cement
tracks filled with long straightaways, S-
turns and banked curves. Riders control
how fast—or slow—they go down the
track in the most unique ride around.
Alpine Slide rides cost just $6 each, or
$25 for a five-ride book. Alpine Slide is
open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., till 9 Fridays
and Saturdays.
Alpine Slide is at 800 Wildrose Ln.
on Big Bear Blvd. Call (909) 866-4626.
Pine Knot Trail from Aspen Glen picnic
area climbs the southern ridge above Alpine
Slide three miles (each way) to Skyline Dr.
2N10, through lush meadow and stands of
white fir and Jeffrey Pine. Continue another
1/4 mile to Grand View Point for spectacular
180-degree vistas.
Holcomb Valley
At one time, Big Bear Valley was thriving
gold country. The last remaining signs of
this historic chapter in Big Bear history are
featured in a driving tour through what is
known as Holcomb Valley. Totaling 11.6
miles over a dirt road, the tour offers stops
at Two Gun Bill’s Saloon, Hangman’s
Tree, Pigmy Cabin, Metzger Mine, and
more. Free maps available at the Big Bear
Discovery Center on the North Shore—
call 866-3437.
Horseback Riding
Baldwin Lake Stable is open year-round
for horseback riding. Rates are by the hour,
offering one, two, three and four-hour rides
with longer rides heading along the famous
Pacific Crest Trail plus sunset rides. A
variety of spectacular mountain trails with
horses for all riding abilities. For little
buckeroos there’s hand-led pony rides and
petting zoo. Reservations suggested for all
rides. Big Bear Blvd. east to stop sign at
Hwy. 38, go through intersection, veer left
on Shay Rd. to 46475 Pioneertown Rd.,
Big Bear City. (909) 585-6482.
Jet Skis/Waverunners
Jet skis and two, three and four seater
Waverunners from Get Wet Water Sports
Center at North Shore Landing (878-
4FUN), and Holloway’s Marina (866-
5706) are $85-$140 per hour. Big Bear
Marina (866-3218) has new Yamaha three-
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