Hiking
Keller Peak overlooks the valley and have 360’ view, including Lake Arrowhead in the far distance.
It can be reached through Exploration Trail that is approximate 4 miles through the trees. Then you will get to Children’s Forest and from there approximately 2 miles hike on the paved road.
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Keller Peak Fire Lookout
Keller Peak RoadKeller Peak overlooks the valley and have 360’ view, including Lake Arrowhead in the far distance.
It can be reached through Exploration Trail that is approximate 4 miles through the trees. Then you will get to Children’s Forest and from there approximately 2 miles hike on the paved road.
It’s a moderate hike about 8 miles round trip. There are some boulders and forest view along the trail.
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Exploration Trail 2W09X
Keller Peak RoadIt’s a moderate hike about 8 miles round trip. There are some boulders and forest view along the trail.
It’s not even a hike. Very easy walking along the walkway. It’s like a mile loop and almost everyone can walk around.
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Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area
29358 Rim of the World HwyIt’s not even a hike. Very easy walking along the walkway. It’s like a mile loop and almost everyone can walk around.
One of my favorite hikes in the area. It starts from Green Valley Lake campground. Walk along the paved road that becomes unpaved fire road. First half of the trail is not interesting but once you get half way and started to see the valley, it is much more beautiful.
Round trip 8 miles and definitely not for everyone and no crowd on the hike.
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Crafts Peak
One of my favorite hikes in the area. It starts from Green Valley Lake campground. Walk along the paved road that becomes unpaved fire road. First half of the trail is not interesting but once you get half way and started to see the valley, it is much more beautiful.
Round trip 8 miles and definitely not for everyone and no crowd on the hike.
Very popular hike due to proximity of Big Bear Lake, short 2.6 miles, great view on the top. Depending on the time of the year, it can get crowded. When I went, it’s like Halloween parade. I had to wear mask not just for Covid but also for the foot traffic that is creating dust cloud. But the view in top is breathtaking.
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Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardVery popular hike due to proximity of Big Bear Lake, short 2.6 miles, great view on the top. Depending on the time of the year, it can get crowded. When I went, it’s like Halloween parade. I had to wear mask not just for Covid but also for the foot traffic that is creating dust cloud. But the view in top is breathtaking.
Food and grocery
Jensen's Foods
31987 Hilltop BlvdFood scene
A quick bites you can get here. From burgers to enchilada and the food is pretty yummy. The fact that it’s a minute drive from the cabin, it becomes my goto place for food.
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Deep Creek Drive-In
32890 Hilltop BlvdA quick bites you can get here. From burgers to enchilada and the food is pretty yummy. The fact that it’s a minute drive from the cabin, it becomes my goto place for food.
Rocky's
32150 Hilltop BlvdNeo's Pizza House
32000 Hilltop BlvdOld Country Coffee Shop
32019 Holiday LnEl Toto's Restaurant
31927 Hilltop BlvdBar
Fireside
32031 Holiday LnAdventure Park
SkyPark kwiSanta's Village
28950 CA-18Ski Resort
It’s 5 minutes from the cabin. Great ski slopes for beginners and intermediate skiers. Much less crowd then Big Bear area.
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Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18It’s 5 minutes from the cabin. Great ski slopes for beginners and intermediate skiers. Much less crowd then Big Bear area.
Seasonal Lake
A small lake that gets dried up during the summer time.
Just a small lake that gets dried up during summer.
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Arrowbear Park and Tucker Field
33211 Arrowbear DrJust a small lake that gets dried up during summer.