more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:24:17
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
7,588 ft
Altitude min
7,604 ft
Altitude max
7,604 ft
Altitude start
7,589 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
1,178 ft
Distance climb
2,434 ft
Distance down
1,768 ft
Distance flat
00:24:17
Avg time

Bluff Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Bear City
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #39656 in Hiking [+]
    • #278050 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Novermber
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    The Wildlands Conservancy

The Bluff Lake Loop is located in the Bluff Lake Reserve which is managed by The Wildlands Conservancy. The short loop trail is very easy and features a rich diversity of wildlife, natural plants and a scenic alpine lake. The trail is popular for families, hikers and strollers. It is a little bit off the beaten track and is normally quiet. Bring a camera for great photo opportunities. You may recognize the scenery as the location of the original Disney movie "Parent Trap," and "Dr. Dolittle 2."

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Access Info

The reserve is subject to seasonal operating hours. 9AM - 6PM. 1 May - 1 November.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Bluff Lake Loop Trail Reports

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Feb 17, 2026 @ 6:11am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 17, 2026
 Massive snow dump. Great for snowshoes, XC skis and fat bikes.
Dec 6, 2025 @ 3:41pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 6, 2025
 Mostly ok. Snow in the shade.
Jul 10, 2025 @ 9:57am
Jul 10, 2025
 Beautiful lake loop, easy trail and worth the extra hike.
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on Feb 17, 2026
Snow Covered
Avg: 3 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      ev-dog
      Bikes not allowed, and there is a preserve ranger posted by the lake or the old cabin daily.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bluff Lake Loop located?
      Bluff Lake Loop is located in Big Bear City, California, United States. It is part of the Big Bear City trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.22361, -116.9653.
      ▼ How hard is Bluff Lake Loop?
      Bluff Lake Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluff Lake Loop?
      Bluff Lake Loop has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,588 ft to 7,604 ft.
      ▼ Is Bluff Lake Loop a point to point trail?
      Bluff Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bluff Lake Loop?
      Bluff Lake Loop is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluff Lake Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bluff Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Bluff Lake Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Bluff Lake Loop are:
      • May (3 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      • December (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bluff Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluff Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Bluff Lake Loop?
      The estimated time to hike Bluff Lake Loop is approximately 24 minutes. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Bluff Lake Loop?
      Bluff Lake Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 81 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 116 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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