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4,048 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-290 ft
Descent
00:06:59
Avg time
-196 ft
Altitude change
7,356 ft
Altitude min
7,560 ft
Altitude max
7,560 ft
Altitude start
7,364 ft
Altitude end
-4.834%
Grade
-35.98%
Grade max
23.672%
Grade min
1,034 ft
Distance climb
2,671 ft
Distance down
343 ft
Distance flat
00:06:59
Avg time

Snow Forest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Big Bear Lake
    Big Bear City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78030 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77875 in Trail Running
    • #93325 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This short, sporty trail starts off at the upper end rather mellow and then drops and picks up the pace. There's a few technical, chunky drops/steps and lots of roots. It's listed as a BLACK DIAMOND, but with the exception of the couple techy bits it's mainly a BLUE SQUARE trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 105 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 6, 2026
May 16, 2026 @ 7:10am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 16, 2026
 Great trail
Mar 27, 2026 @ 4:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 27, 2026
 New trail cut around fallen tree- thank you 🙏!
Feb 17, 2026 @ 6:12am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 17, 2026
 Massive snow dump. Great for snowshoes, XC skis and fat bikes.
Oct 4, 2025 @ 8:02am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 4, 2025
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on Jun 6, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (7 votes)
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        Directions to snow-forest trailhead (34.224550, -116.912810)
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        Isaacg77
        This trail was just ok. Was expecting more tech and more excitement but it was just meh. There’s ones short tech stretch but that’s it. There’s a few small climbs mixed in. Not worth it . Not a black either , should just be a blue. That one short tech stretch doesn’t make it that, timid riders can easily walk that part.
        Zamo15
        Pretty well hidden trail. Reccomend taking powerline to snow forest. Technical rock garden and some tricky tree roots to get by. It's a one way only. Go after a rain storm or durning pretty awesome meadow to see

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Snow Forest located?
        Snow Forest 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 34.22455, -116.91281.
        ▼ How hard is Snow Forest?
        Snow Forest is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.834%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snow Forest?
        Snow Forest has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 290 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,356 ft to 7,560 ft.
        ▼ Is Snow Forest a point to point trail?
        Snow Forest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Snow Forest?
        Snow Forest is 4,048 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snow Forest?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Snow Forest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Snow Forest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snow Forest are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Snow Forest?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Snow Forest. The trail is 4,048 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Snow Forest?
        Snow Forest is a very popular trail. There have been 661 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 669 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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