Little Boulder Lakehouse Guidebook
Trails
My personal favorite trail up here!
A moderate hiking trail that’s about 2.7 miles long.
Fantastic forest and lake views.
Pups are allowed!
This trail is 1.2 miles (3 minutes drive or 20 minutes walk) away from the house.
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Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardMy personal favorite trail up here!
A moderate hiking trail that’s about 2.7 miles long.
Fantastic forest and lake views.
Pups are allowed!
This trail is 1.2 miles (3 minutes drive or 20 minutes walk) away from the house.
An out and back trail with an amazing view!
Moderate but a little longer at 7.5 miles, the views cannot be beat.
If you reach the peak-- known as Bertha Peak-- you will literally have a massive 360, panoramic view of the entire mountain, lake, and town.
Pups are allowed!
This trail is 7 miles (15 minutes drive) away from the house.
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Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cougar Crest TrailAn out and back trail with an amazing view!
Moderate but a little longer at 7.5 miles, the views cannot be beat.
If you reach the peak-- known as Bertha Peak-- you will literally have a massive 360, panoramic view of the entire mountain, lake, and town.
Pups are allowed!
This trail is 7 miles (15 minutes drive) away from the house.
A loop trail for the whole family!
At only 1.6 miles long and a little over 200 feet of elevation gain, this is an extremely beginner friendly trail that anyone can do!
A year round trail that dogs can use!
A 6 mile (12 minutes) drive from the house.
Woodland Trail
Woodland TrailA loop trail for the whole family!
At only 1.6 miles long and a little over 200 feet of elevation gain, this is an extremely beginner friendly trail that anyone can do!
A year round trail that dogs can use!
A 6 mile (12 minutes) drive from the house.
Fantastic view and pup friendly.
A 1.5 mile (4 minute drive or 20 minute walk) from the house.
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Pineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek RoadFantastic view and pup friendly.
A 1.5 mile (4 minute drive or 20 minute walk) from the house.
Skyline Trail
Skyline TrailGrays Peak Trail
Grays Peak TrailButler Peak Fire Lookout
39607 2N13CAlpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffBeaches and Swimming and Kayaking
Literally a few steps away from the house, the Boulder Bay Park is a wonderful place to walk, setup a picnic, launch a kayak, and take a swim.
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I-Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdLiterally a few steps away from the house, the Boulder Bay Park is a wonderful place to walk, setup a picnic, launch a kayak, and take a swim.
Did you bring a kayak? Maybe your boat? This is a perfect place to launch.
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Carol Morrison East Public Launch Ramp
41911 N Shore DrDid you bring a kayak? Maybe your boat? This is a perfect place to launch.
A great place to swim
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Treasure Island or China Island (Garstin Island)
A great place to swim
Bear Valley Dam
66 Big Bear BlvdSki Beach Park
41216 Park AveTHE place to swim!
Bark Park
41220 Park AveA great place to let your pup run wild.
Snow Time
Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrSnow Summit
880 Summit BlvdRim Nordic Ski Area
35100 California 18Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdAlpine Slide kwiMagic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnThe oldest Ski Resort in SoCal! A great place for beginners, especially if you're not quite ready for the Twin Mountains yet.
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Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18The oldest Ski Resort in SoCal! A great place for beginners, especially if you're not quite ready for the Twin Mountains yet.
Food scene
Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdThe Old German Deli
40645 Village DrOakside
40701 Village DrVillage Pizza
40568 Village DrCafe Crepe
41003 Big Bear BlvdMy favorite place to grab lunch. It features some spectacular, unique burgers.
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Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveMy favorite place to grab lunch. It features some spectacular, unique burgers.
A very good restaurant, with some killer pizza. My favorite is the Adelfo's Amazing Alfredo pizza (with no chicken), and one of their Caesar Salad. The old family loves their Baked Spaghettis.
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Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveA very good restaurant, with some killer pizza. My favorite is the Adelfo's Amazing Alfredo pizza (with no chicken), and one of their Caesar Salad. The old family loves their Baked Spaghettis.
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveThe best place to get unique beverages