more stats
1,473 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:01:26
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
7,634 ft
Altitude min
7,646 ft
Altitude max
7,636 ft
Altitude start
7,644 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-3.1%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
545 ft
Distance climb
164 ft
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:01:26
Avg time

Bluff Mesa Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Bear City
    , California
  • Ref Number
    2N86A
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    San Bernardino National Forest

Doubletrack road leading to the Bluff Mesa group campsite.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 6 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Bluff Mesa Access Trail Reports

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Feb 17, 2026 @ 6:12am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 17, 2026
 Massive snow dump. Great for snowshoes, XC skis and fat bikes.
Apr 1, 2025 @ 7:48am
Apr 1, 2025
Line Fire forest closure order expired. Verify trail access through local authority.
Dec 30, 2024 @ 7:53am
Dec 30, 2024
Trail closed per updated Line Fire forest closure order until 31 March 2025
Dec 6, 2024 @ 8:14am
Dec 6, 2024
Line Fire forest closure order expired. Trail open.
Sep 11, 2024 @ 10:02am
Sep 11, 2024
Closed Indefinitely due to Line Fire
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bluff Mesa Access located?
      Bluff Mesa Access 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 34.2235, -116.97156.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluff Mesa Access?
      Bluff Mesa Access has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,634 ft to 7,646 ft.
      ▼ Is Bluff Mesa Access a point to point trail?
      Bluff Mesa Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bluff Mesa Access?
      Bluff Mesa Access is 1,473 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluff Mesa Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bluff Mesa Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bluff Mesa Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluff Mesa Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bluff Mesa Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bluff Mesa Access. The trail is 1,473 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bluff Mesa Access?
      Bluff Mesa Access is a moderately popular trail. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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