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Page 10—April 2019 PCT, paths for early season hikes As winter recedes—and that make take a while!—spring affords opportunities for terrific local hiking, beyond that found at Baldwin Lake Ecological Preserve (story page 4). Most notable is the 2,638-mile Pacific Crest Trail which stretches from Mexico to Canada. The annual April kickoff weekend at Campo is no longer—after the movie Wild thousands of people are now hitting the PCT, forcing a permit system and ending the border bash—but this is still the month most thru-hikers begin their treks. Though with the heavy winter many may opt to wait to begin their journeys, which typically take six months or so to complete. About 39 miles of PCT run through Big Bear, entering the Valley at Onyx Summit and continuing through Holcomb Valley heading west. Sections make for terrific early season day hikes, though one of the best, near the transfer station around Doble, remains closed after the 2017 Holcomb Fire. Still that area offers some fun outings. Head south on PCT at Holcomb Valley road away from Doble and spectacular desert views unfold including one panoramic spot (right). Or catch the same sec- Join Sierra Club Big Bear Group for early-season hikes along the old road up the hill and to Wildhorse Creek. Both are ideal April destinations with plenty of sun exposure to make for great spring outings just a few minutes from Big Bear. Bring the ten essentials like layered clothing, lunch/snack, sunglasses, sunblock and plenty of water. MOUNTAIN HOME TRAIL is on April 14 at 8 a.m. and serves us some challenging hiking as it ascends 1,800 vertical feet over nine miles. The trail starts across from Mountain Home Village off Hwy. 38 and climbs to Angeles Oaks, along the old road to Big Bear with lots NEW WEBSITE tion from Hwy. 18 by heading north. Going South on the other hand dishes up vistas of Baldwin Lake and then Big Horn Wilderness. This section also leads to the famous Eye of God, revered by the Serrano indians who summered in Big Bear as a sacred spot. Of course, paved paths practically guarantee perfect trail conditions and Big Bear has a couple worth checking out. Alpine Pedal Path is absolutely worldclass quality, recently widened to 12 feet making it suitable for hikers, bikers, skaters, joggers, even strollers and wheelchairs. The 3-1/4 mile route (one-way) begins on Stanfield Cutoff and traverses west, sometimes just feet away from the lake, concluding west of the Solar Observatory. Along the way it winds through beautiful meadow, past Serrano campground and picnic areas, near boat launches and through dense forest. Plus it has great access to the Woodland Interpretive and Cougar Crest Trailheads along with Big Bear Discovery Center. The views across the lake to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are stunning and there’s benches for breathers. Anglers like Alpine Pedal Path for great fishing Mountain Home Trail, Wildhorse Creek hikes set of interesting history and spectacular views. It’s rated moderate to strenuous. (909) 289-1932. WILDHORSE CREEK on Saturday, April 27 serves up spectacular views of the San Gorgonio Wilderness and Santa Ana River valley plus the chance to lunch by a babbling brook. The eight mile (roundtrip) hike starts on an old jeep trail and winds through open forest of Jeffrey and Pinyon pines plus juniper. The last part of the trail heads down to the creek with 1,400 ft. elevation gain. Meet 8:30 a.m. at Wildhorse Creek trailhead, on Hwy. 38 near Heart Bar campground. Call (909) 289-1932. If you can’t pick us up ... then click us up! Big Bear Today Hike this section of Pacific Crest Trail and you might run into a hiker on the way to Canada...you’ll definitely see some awesome views! access to the lake and it will also be the site of the May 4 MS Walk (story page 6). The new ADA-accessible Happy Hills Trail is another top paved trek. It opened two years ago with trailhead at City Hall (39707 Big Bear Blvd.) and is 10 feet wide of asphalt plus lined with gravel to capture precipitation. The quarter-mile trail runs through a beautiful, treed area following a seasonal stream before ending at the National Forest boundary. Along the way Happy Hills passes historical log cabins and there’s picnic tables and bear-proof trash bins. Plenty of parking and restrooms are at the trailhead along with cool renovated rustic chalet. While not long the trail may eventually become an access route to longer hikes. Bring hiking or walking shoes and enjoy another new trail in Big Bear! Woodland Interpretive Trail on the north shore is another fine early-season option. It’s sunny exposure tends to keep the dirt path dry in spring and there’s great lake views to enjoy during the 1-1/2 mile interpretive loop, considered easy and mostly flat with just a few short climbs. Pick up a free guide to the trail’s numbered posts at Discovery Center and learn about flora and fauna along the route, from pinyon pines and California black oak to Yerba Santa. Woodland Trail takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Discovery Center (909) 866-3437 Hike 28 miles for `Wish’ Hikers will take a 28-mile bite out of Pacific Crest Trail next month, all for a good cause. The Make A Wish “Trailblaze Challenge” is May 10-12 with three days of events highlighted by the long PCT hike, starting at Onyx Summit and ending at Cougar Crest Trail. The hike is open to all ability levels and much of it is downhill, but participants 18 years and older had better be in good shape. Hikers arrive Friday for an evening pasta party with the hike starting next day at 4 a.m., concluding by 7 p.m. On Sunday there’s a victory breakfast. Registration limited to 75 hikers. Visit BigBear.com for details. Live weather! Photo Gallery! EZ-Flip Reader! Summer! 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Big Bear Today April 2019—Page 11 Inner tubing through Easter at Alpine Slide...maybe longer? Sled, soar, snow at Alpine Slide Soar, sled,slide, speed or swing this Spring Break in Big Bear Lake, where a world of adventure awaits at Alpine Slide. Forget the beach, Spring Break is best celebrated in the mountains this year after the amazing winter. Natural snow combined with aggressive snowmaking has created a snowpack 20 feet deep or more at Alpine Slide, enough to assure family inner tubing through Easter. Parents and kids are enjoying incredible downhill rides with all the snow, which is groomed into perfect corduroy each night to provide the best possible conditions. And they never have to walk back to the top for their next ride, with Alpine Slide’s Magic Carpet uphill lift, covered for guest comfort...just step on and step off! Alpine Slide is open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for tubing sessions through Easter. Night sessions under the stars and lights are every evening from March 22- April 6 from 5-9 p.m. General admission for all sessions is $35 and includes tube rental and Magic Carpet use, small children 36-42" $20 with paying adult. Soaring Eagle, first one in California, treats riders to spectacular views of the lake and a thrilling 500 ft. descent during a zipline-type experience with a couple notable differences. Riders sit instead of lie down and ride up to the top tower backwards! And what a ride it is, dropping almost two football fields in distance during a 125 foot descent that reaches speeds up to 26 mph. Double seat belts secure up to two riders and they shoot to the top in the opposite direction they come down, almost as exhilarating as the descent itself. Soaring Eagle zips down above the tree tops and riders hit top speed as they approach the bottom before the attraction comes to a stop. At $12 per ride Soaring Eagle is priced less than other similar attractions. Riders can go solo or with a companion to share the experience with. Guests must be at least 42" tall and those between 42-48" must ride with an adult. Photo and video of the experience can also be purchased. Longtime favorite Alpine Slide bobsleds are sliding, taking guests down two quarter-mile tracks filled with banked turns and straightaways aboard sleds they control for an Olympic-style ride. Feed the need for speed on the Putt ‘N Around gokart track before taking a few swings on the reconfigured 18-hole miniature golf course. Soaring Eagle, go-karts and miniature golf are also open nightly through April 6. When it’s time for a break from the fun, head to the base lodge for family-priced snack bar including ice cream counter, video games and more. Alpine Slide is on Big Bear Blvd. 1/4 mile west of the Village. Call (909) 866- 4626 or www.AlpineSlideBigBear.com. Soar up to 26 mph on the newest ride at Alpine Slide O-Town, more at Cave... Continued from page 8 style music. Brothers Matt and Scott Thomas, cousin Barry Knox and childhood best friend Josh McSwain have topped Country Airplay charts. The band’s 2013 breakout single “Carolina” was a Platinumcertified #1 hit and its debut album reached the Top 10. Hits like “Close Your Eyes” and “Already Callin’ You Mine” rose to #3 and #10 respectively on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. “Roots” and Sunday Morning” from the 27861 album climbed into the charts as well and have more than 30 million combined streams on Spotify. Parmalee has an impressive six singles in all that have hit the charts while “Musta Had a Good Time” is an icon, chronicling the best party everyone hopes to go to. Tickets $29-$49. DSB on April 13 is considered the next best thing to JOURNEY. Vegas Rocks! Magazine agreed, naming DSB top Journey tribute band as it captures the power and energy of the 1980’s supergroup and vocalist Steve Perry in their prime. DSB has played national premier venues singing the many chart-topping Journey hits. Including at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood for “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” and selling out The Cave in previous visits. Locally DSB has developed a large following of fans with repeat performances at Taste of Anaheim at Garden Walk, Brea Summerfest, Anthology in San Diego and more. Juan del Castillo is amazing as he captures the legendary voice of Perry, no easy task. Tickets $20-$40. THE UNTOUCHABLES, credited as America’s first ska band, are on April 20. The faces have changed since they were the house band at The Roxy in 1982, but the music continues with favorites like “What’s Gone Wrong,” “Free Yourself” and “I Spy for the FBI.” The UTs have toured with The B-52’s, Bow Wow Wow, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fishbone, No Doubt and X (which is at The Cave May 3). All tickets $15. O-TOWN WITH RYAN CABRERA makes for a great night of pop music on April 27. O-Town began as an ABC reality TV show “Making the Band” in the mold of the Backstreet Boys or NSYNC. #1 singles “Liquid Dreams” and “All or Nothing,” the latter which was nominated for “Song of the Year” at the Radio Music Awards in 2001, catapulted them to fame, which reignited after recent tours with 98 Degrees and Dream. Along with Platinum-selling singer and songwriter Cabrera, whose singles like “On the Way Down,” “True,” “40 Kinds of Sadness” and more have been chart toppers. Cabrera appeared on the Son of the Mask soundrack with “Inside Your Mind” and the Fantastic Four soundtrack with “Always Come Back to You.” Plus a concert film, Live at the Wiltern. $20-$40. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. The Cave; 40789 Village Dr. (909) 878-0204 or www.thecavebigbear.com.
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