Big Bear Today Magazine August 2022

Big Bear Today August 2022—Page 15
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. (909) 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 a moderate twomile
(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
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.
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. Allow three hours for the
drive.
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 threeseaters
for $125/hour, gas included. Pine
Knot Landing has three-person
waverunners available at $109. 478-4377.
Mineshaft Coaster
First ride of its kind in California! Ride
carts you control on a mile-long track with
steep drops and climbs, 360-degree
After Dark...
Big Bear’s Nightlife & Entertainment Guide
ALLEY OOPS SPORTS BAR—Full cocktail service in Alley Oops Sports Bar at the
Bowling Barn. Watch the big game on big screen TVs, pool tables, good food,
40625 Big Bear Blvd. (909) 878-BOWL.
BIG BEAR BAR & GRILL—Midweek karaoke, horseshoe pit, great food and drinks.
42164 Moonridge Rd. (909) 878-0802
BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN BREWERY— Craft microbrew beers, food in a cozy
atmosphere. Music seven days a week including Brad Riesau from Silver Moon 5-
8 p.m Aug. 2, 11, 16, 21 (2-5 p.m.), 25, 30, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 5 and 19. 40260
Big Bear Blvd. (909) 878-0616.
THELMA’S–Brad Riesau from Silver Moon on the outdoor patio Aug. 12 and 26
from 6-8 p.m. 337 W. Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear City. (909) 585-7005.
NOTTINGHAMS TAVERN— Dayton Borders Thursdays on the patio from 6-8 p.m.
40797 Big Bear Blvd. near Bartlett. 866-4644.
THE LODGE AT BIG BEAR LAKE—Brad Riesau from Silver Moon at Stillwells 6-9
p.m.every Saturday. 40650 Village Dr. (909) 866-3121.
THE PINES LAKEFRONT/TAVERN—Live music Fridays and Saturdays with Mike
Cross on the piano, joined by top bass players, Duke Michaels and Peggy Baldwin
Saturdays and Sundays. 350 Alden Rd. (909) 878--0506.
WYATT’S CAFE & SALOON—Open Wednesdays with country dancing, Fridays
and Saturdays with live bands. Aug. 5-6: Cumberland Gap. Aug. 12-13: Terry
McRven Band, Southern Spirit. Aug. 19-20:South of Santa Fe, Sunglasses at
Night. Aug. 26-27: Terry McRaven Band, South of Santa Fe. Sept. 2-3: Southern
Spirit. Cowboy Church Saturdays at 1 p.m.Wyatt’s is at Convention Center, Big
Bear Blvd. at Division. (909) 585-3000.
corkscrew turns, two mining tunnels and
more. Up to two can ride at one time. Open
daily at Alpine Slide, on the boulevard 1/4
mile west of the Village. (909) 866-4626.
Miniature Golf/Go Karts
Putt ‘N Around, located at the Alpine Slide
at Magic Mountain, features a landscaped
18-hole miniature golf course complete
with water hazards and breaking greens.
Then there’s an oval-shaped go-kart track
with high-banked turns, which nine Can
Am racers—including four two-seaters—
with Honda 5.5 horsepowers engines and
an array of safety features zip around.
Open till 9 p.m. daily. 866-4626.
Museum
An authentic, restored log cabin, gold
mining artifacts, rebuilt stamp mill, cattle
ranching and logging memorabilia,
information on native animals, birds and
reptiles, and much more are found at the
Eleanor Abbott Big Bear Museum. Open
Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and
Holiday Mondays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
beginning Memorial Day weekend through
mid-October. 800 Greenway just off the
boulevard at Big Bear City Park. $5, 14 and
under free. (909) 585-8100.
Bike/Adventure Park
Ride Snow Summit’s Scenic Skychair to
the mountaintop to access worldclass lift
served mountain biking with trails and
features on the resort runs. Sightseers enjoy
Skychair too with incredible views of the
Valley, lake, Mt. San Gorgonio, and more.
Enjoy barbecued food, beer and wine at the
Skyline Taphouse, which has a terrific
sundeck, plus high elevation horseshoes.
Hike down or ride the chair back. Base area
activities include climbing wall, Euro
Bungee, zip line and kids full throttle course.
Bighorn BBQ too. (909) 866-5766.
Soaring Eagle
Zip 500' downhill on the new Soaring
Eagle attraction at Alpine Slide, only one
of its kind in California. Reach speeds up to
26 mph during the dramatic downhill
descent—only after riding backwards to
the top! Up to two can ride at one time.
Open daily. On the boulevard 1/4 mile
west of the Village. (909) 866-4626.
Wakeboard/Water Ski
Get Wet Water Sports Center offers
water ski and wakeboard rides from North
Shore Landing, Holloway’s Marina and
Big Bear Marina. $195/hour ($360 for 2
hours) includes equipment, boat and
lessons, if desired. Group rates. Call 878-
4FUN.
Water Slide
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is home to
two side-by-side water slide flumes that
take riders through a maze of banked turns
and wild, wet action. At the bottom, each
track dumps into a heated pool. All-day
passes $25, single rides $2, 10-ride books
$15. Open daily. 1/4 mile west of the
Village on Big Bear Blvd. (909) 866-4626.
Zoo
Grizzly and black bears, bobcats, coyotes,
mountain lions, eagles and other animals
now have a new state-of-the-art home at
new Big Bear Alpine Zoo with creature
comforts for both animal residents and
guests. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with animal
presentations and special programing. 747
Clubview off Moonridge Rd. $15 adults,
$10 ages over 60 and children 3-12, two
and under free. (909) 584-1299.
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Seafood
Valley's
Pasta
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Chicken
Bakery!
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Best Breakfast!
DAILY Breakfast Special!
Every Saturday Night
All-You-Can-Eat
Beef Ribs!
NIGHTLY DINNER SPECIALS
WED—CLOSED
THURS—PRIME RIB
FRIDAY—HOMEMADE POT PIES
OR SURF & TURF
SAT—ALL-U-CAN-EAT BEEF RIBS
CHICKEN POT PIES IF AVAILABLE
SUN-HOLIDAYS—PRIME RIB
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After lunch or dinner...
treat yourself from our
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Caramel-topped apple
dumplings...cheesecakes...
apple streudel...fresh-baked pies
of the season!
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337 W. Big Bear Blvd.
(2 miles east of the Convention
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(909) 585-7005
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