Big Bear & the San Bernardinos Mountain Bike Trail Conditions
Big Bear Lake rides high in the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles. Snow Summit's lift-served bike park connects to the Skyline Trail and a web of forest singletrack above 6,500 feet, on decomposed-granite soils that drain quickly. It is a summer and fall season up high while the valleys below bake.
103 featured mountain bike trailselevation 4,705–9,941 ft
Is it muddy in Big Bear & the San Bernardinos right now?
Right now about 34 of 101 featured Big Bear & the San Bernardinos trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.
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Best time of year to ride Big Bear & the San Bernardinos
Typical riding conditions by month, blending heat and trail conditions from 10 years of local climate data — so you can plan a trip for the right window.
The best time to ride Big Bear & the San Bernardinos is April through November, when daytime highs sit in the 54–78°F range and the dirt is typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through March and December. Planning a trip? Those are your safest bets — and for this week, the live forecast below shows exactly which days are riding well (right now 34 of 101 featured trails are good to go).
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Bar height = our ride-friendliness score for a typical year; colour = the main limiting factor; the number under each month is the average daytime high. Based on 2014–2023 climate normals (ERA5). This year's live conditions are below.
Best Big Bear & the San Bernardinos mountain bike trails to ride right now
Big Bear & the San Bernardinos mountain biking FAQ
What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Big Bear & the San Bernardinos right now?
Today the trails riding best near Big Bear & the San Bernardinos are Cienega Larga Spur A, Cienega Larga Spur C and Little Bear Peak Road. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →
When will the mountain bike trails in Big Bear & the San Bernardinos dry out?
It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Big Bear & the San Bernardinos trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →
Is it too muddy to ride in Big Bear & the San Bernardinos after rain?
Right now 67 of 101 featured Big Bear & the San Bernardinos trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Big Bear & the San Bernardinos is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →
How many mountain bike trails are in Big Bear & the San Bernardinos?
Big Bear & the San Bernardinos has 103 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.
How high are the Big Bear & the San Bernardinos trails?
Big Bear & the San Bernardinos trails run from about 4,705–9,941 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.
When is the best time to ride mountain bikes in Big Bear & the San Bernardinos?
The best time to ride Big Bear & the San Bernardinos is April through November, when daytime highs are in the 54–78°F range and the trails are typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through March and December. This is based on 10 years of local climate data; check the live conditions on this page for how the trails are actually riding today.
What months can you mountain bike in Big Bear & the San Bernardinos?
The main riding season in Big Bear & the San Bernardinos is roughly April through November; the high trails are usually snowbound January through March and December and melt out through spring. This page tracks snow coverage and melt-out daily so you can time the high country.
Local resources near Big Bear & the San Bernardinos
The people who build and protect these trails, plus where to get local beta. If you ride here, support your local trail org.