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Big Bear & the San Bernardinos Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Big Bear & the San Bernardinos dry and open today? Live conditions for the quiet county and forest roads a gravel or drop-bar bike rides, with melt-out and the 10-day outlook, refreshed every morning from real soil, snowpack, and weather data.snapshot · Oct 16

Big Bear & the San Bernardinos gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 16

Roads reading dry right now
33 of 109 roads reading dry
Hero dirt 33Soft — ride gently 62Muddy — stay off 14
Air quality
AQI 42 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails4,308–6,312 ft
33°typical 44°–60°F72°
High country6,490–8,369 ft
25°typical 38°–54°F63°
20°40°60°80°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 56%Sandy 44%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Gravel & dirt roads near Big Bear & the San Bernardinos right now

Right now about 33 of 109 gravel and dirt roads near Big Bear & the San Bernardinos are reading dry and rideable, with 76 still soft or muddy after recent rain. These roads are mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace. Graded gravel drains faster than singletrack, but skinny tires are less forgiving once it is wet.

Big Bear & the San Bernardinos gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Big Bear & the San Bernardinos rideable right now?

33 of 109 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Big Bear & the San Bernardinos are reading dry and rideable today, while 76 are still soft after recent rain. Gravel roads are crowned and drain faster than singletrack, so they firm up sooner after a storm, but a wet dirt road still ruts and skinny gravel tires grip less, so check the live read before a long day.

Where can I ride gravel near Big Bear & the San Bernardinos?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Big Bear & the San Bernardinos include Clark's Grade, Golden Hawk 123, Smart Spring Road and Cienega Larga Road. We tell you whether each one is dry, wet, or still snowed in rather than building the route, so pair the live conditions here with your favorite route planner for the full ride.

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