Cougar Crest Trailhead – Cougar Crest Trail loop from Big Bear City
Cougar Crest Trailhead – Cougar Crest Trail loop from Big Bear City
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Cougar Crest Trailhead – Cougar Crest Trail loop from Big Bear City
02:35
22.4km
350m
Running
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 14.9 km for 3.68 km
Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
3.21 km
Wooden path Stanfield Marsh
Highlight • Trail
Translated by Google •
Tip by
4.24 km
Big Bear Lake
Highlight • Lake
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Tip by
6.87 km
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
7.99 km
Cougar Crest Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
10.2 km
Awesome views of Big Bear Lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
10.7 km
Big Bear Lake access via Cougar Crest Trail
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
22.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.92 km
4.95 km
4.68 km
3.98 km
923 m
Surfaces
9.11 km
4.14 km
3.78 km
3.74 km
1.08 km
447 m
165 m
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Lowest point (2,050 m)
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