more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:06:21
Avg time
47 ft
Altitude change
7,007 ft
Altitude min
7,102 ft
Altitude max
7,007 ft
Altitude start
7,054 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
3,271 ft
Distance climb
1,703 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:06:21
Avg time

Towne Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Big Bear Lake
    Big Bear City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52291 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93472 in Trail Running
    • #109307 in Hiking
    • #18792 in Snowshoeing
    • #2065 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,555 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #4,552 in Trail Running
    • #6,095 in Hiking
    • #90 in Snowshoeing
    • #179 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This trail is a very popular track between the Big Bear Village and the Snow Summit resort in both winter and summer seasons. The trail is bi-directional; however the eastern half of it is a connector from Going Green back to the base of Snow Summit so there can be swift MTB traffic from west to east in that area. It is a very popular spot for tourists and locals so riders should be cautious of the groups of families, trail runners and hikers that frequent this fun little trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Towne Trail Trail Reports

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May 18, 2026 @ 6:27am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 18, 2026
Very minor water crossing by Going Green - normal. Trail was very dry otherwise.
Mar 27, 2026 @ 1:24pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 27, 2026
Rode from Going Green to Knickerbocker and the trail was fine.
Mar 19, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 19, 2026
Feb 17, 2026 @ 6:12am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 17, 2026
Massive snow dump. Great for snowshoes, XC skis and fat bikes.
Apr 22, 2025 @ 2:16pm
Apr 22, 2025
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on May 18, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.78 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3.7 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 13%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★ 13%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      BenLow2019 BenLow2019
      This is the way back to the lifts of Snow Summit if you ride down Going Green, Coyote, Dickies, Powerline, Snow Forest or any other trail on the western slope. Not great on a DH bike. Otherwise it's a fine little ride.
      MTBMOR MTBMOR
      BEWARE THE WATER CROSSING AFTER GOING GREEN! I've put holes in multiple tires over the years. Last hole July 2024

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Towne Trail located?
      Towne Trail 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 34.23601, -116.89003.
      ▼ How hard is Towne Trail?
      Towne Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Towne Trail?
      Towne Trail has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,007 ft to 7,102 ft.
      ▼ How long is Towne Trail?
      Towne Trail is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Towne Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Towne Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Towne Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Towne Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Towne Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Towne Trail. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Towne Trail?
      Towne Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 3,276 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,353 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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