The most popular trail in the Bear Valley - 2.4mi round trip. There is very limited parking on the north side of the highway 50 yards east of the trailhead. At the top of the ridge from the north side, the view of the lake is wonderful. The best part of this hike is that it’s downhill all the way home.
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a rehabilitation facility offering injured and orphaned wild animals a safe haven, as they are unable to survive on their own. Go see the beautiful bears! —You might just find Chase there all weekend. ;)