more stats
4.2 miles
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-844 ft
Descent
00:37:33
Avg time
-604 ft
Altitude change
5,048 ft
Altitude min
5,714 ft
Altitude max
5,652 ft
Altitude start
5,049 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
4,449 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
351 ft
Distance flat
00:37:33
Avg time

Converse Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Big Bear Lake
    Big Bear City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Converse Road is a great path between Clark's Grade and Radford Road. Use it to connect larger circuits to the Santa Anna River Trail (SART), Angelus Oaks, Skyline, Wildhorse, etc. It's a wide, fairly well maintained dirt road. It isn't as strictly maintained as some of the major dirt roads in the area so expect some rocky sections and ruts. Since it sits a little higher on the slopes than some of its neighbors (Seven Oaks Road, 1N86, etc) a rider can enjoy some very nice views along the way.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 7 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Converse Road Trail Reports

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Jun 12, 2026 @ 7:44am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 12, 2026
One water crossing and one tree down.
Mar 9, 2026 @ 6:26am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 9, 2026
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 @ 7:54am
Dec 30, 2024
Trail closed per updated Line Fire forest closure order until 31 March 2025
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Status:
on Jun 12, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      BenLow2019 BenLow2019
      This road is on the south facing slope with very little shade. Very hot and dry in summer months. Bring lots of water.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Converse Road located?
      Converse Road is located in South Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City, California, United States. It is part of the South Big Bear Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.19466, -116.91185.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Converse Road?
      Converse Road has 240 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 844 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,048 ft to 5,714 ft.
      ▼ Is Converse Road a point to point trail?
      Converse Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Converse Road?
      Converse Road is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Converse Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Converse Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Converse Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Converse Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Converse Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Converse Road. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Converse Road?
      Converse Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 112 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 110 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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