Big Bear Discovery Center
Parking Details
- Cost:
- Free
- Capacity:
- 50+ spaces
- Type:
- Visitor Center
- Restrooms:
- Yes
- Hours:
- During center hours (seasonal)
About This Parking Lot
Large free parking lot at Big Bear Discovery Center. Popular alternative for Cougar Crest Trail access. Restrooms inside facility. Adventure Passes sold here. Excellent starting point for north shore exploration.
🥾 Trails Accessible from This Parking Lot
This parking lot provides access to the following trails:
Cougar Crest Trail
Moderate4.8 miles roundtrip
720 ft
2-3 hours
Cougar Crest Trail is one of Big Bear's most popular and rewarding hikes, offering stunning panoramic vistas of Big Bear Lake and the surrounding San Bernardino National Forest. St...
View Trail Details →Alpine Pedal Path
Easy3.2 miles one-way (6.4 miles roundtrip)
50 ft
1.5-2 hours
The Alpine Pedal Path is Big Bear's premier accessible trail, featuring a smooth, paved asphalt surface that makes it perfect for walkers, runners, cyclists, strollers, wheelchairs...
View Trail Details →1.5 miles loop
300 ft
45 minutes - 1 hour
The Woodland Interpretive Trail offers an educational journey through Big Bear's diverse mountain ecosystem on an easy 1.5-mile loop that's perfect for families, nature enthusiasts...
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