Kid-Friendly Hikes in Big Bear
Get the kids outdoors on these family-friendly Big Bear trails. All are rated easy with manageable distances (4 miles or less), making them perfect for little legs and creating positive hiking experiences.
Found 7 trails in this category
Alpine Pedal Path
Distance: 3.2 miles one-way (6.4 miles roundtrip)
Elevation: 50 ft
Time: 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, cy...
Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail
Distance: 0.5 miles roundtrip
Elevation: Minimal
Time: 20-30 minutes
The Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail is a short, easy hike that leads to one of California's most impressive natural wonders - the largest recorded lodge...
Woodland Interpretive Trail
Distance: 1.5 miles loop
Elevation: 300 ft
Time: 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 fo...
Bluff Lake Reserve Loop
Distance: 2.5 miles loop
Elevation: 200 ft
Time: 1-2 hours
Bluff Lake Reserve Loop offers a unique hiking experience through one of Southern California's finest intact mountain marsh and meadow complexes, care...
Aspen Grove Trail
Distance: 4 miles roundtrip
Elevation: 672 ft
Time: 2-2.5 hours
Aspen Grove Trail offers hikers a rare glimpse of one of only two aspen groves in Southern California, making it a truly unique destination in the San...
Jenks Lake Trail
Distance: 3.1 miles roundtrip
Elevation: 485 ft
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Jenks Lake Trail is a delightful family-friendly hike that leads to one of the San Bernardino National Forest's most charming woodland lakes. This eas...
Eye of God Trail
Distance: 1.8 miles roundtrip
Elevation: 259 ft
Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour
The Eye of God Trail offers a short, easy hike to one of Big Bear's most culturally and geologically significant landmarks - a massive white quartz do...
Tips for Hiking with Kids
- Start early to avoid afternoon heat and give kids energy at the start
- Pack extra snacks and water - kids need frequent breaks and fuel
- Bring sun protection: hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses for everyone
- Make it fun with nature scavenger hunts or trail games
- Let kids set the pace and take breaks when needed
- Check for Adventure Pass requirements at trailhead parking
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