Private Hiking Tour to Bluff Lake Reserve

Overview

Bluff Lake is a hidden Big Bear secret. It's one of the most gorgeous areas in Big Bear Lake. So many people who are Big Bear locals don't even know it's here, hidden away three miles up a remote dirt road!
Traveling to this hidden wilderness lake with a local tour guide is a great way to see some of Big Bear lake's most secret beautiful hiking areas.

City: Big Bear

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $55.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $55.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local Guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Bluff Lake Reserve

Bluff Lake is a hidden Big Bear secret. Some locals who have lived in Big Bear for 15 years don't even know it's here! It is by far the most gorgeous place in Big Bear to spend a morning in nature.

Champion Lodgepole Pine

A morning at Bluff Lake is the best way to spend a day in Big Bear no matter what season it is! Our tour starts with a drive up to Bluff Lake Reserve in my SUV. Spring through fall I lead hikers on tours all over Bluff Lake, the upper portion of Castle Rock and Skyline Trail. The easy version of this hike is about a two-mile hike over the mostly flat ground, not much altitude gain. This is a great hike for kids. We can even stop on the hike and I’ll teach kids a bit about our local butterflies and instruct them on the best technic to photograph butterflies. We will hike over to our Champion Lodgepole Pine; Which is the oldest and largest tree in our national forest. If you want to do the moderate hike to upper Castle Rock (Castle Rock is the most popular trail in the Big Bear Valley), this hike is available the same pricing. Us locals prefer to hike a less traveled trail starting from the top near Bluff Lake to Castle Rock. It's prettier and not a crowded hike. This hike has a lot more altitude gain and is about 4 miles round trip.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (21)

BigRyGy

Jun 2021

Amber was great. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the area, the plants and wildlife. It was a lot more fun to learn while hiking the trail then to just go it alone. My 11 year old nephew and 6 year old niece had a great time as well! I highly recommend this activity.

msmtnrepublican

Jun 2021

This lake was so pretty! It's hidden far up a dirt road and I would not have wanted to drive this in my little Honda and gotten my car dirty or worse! Having a nature guide drive you up to the lake was the best! I can't wait to do this hike again next summer.

Whitney F

Jun 2021

Amber was super friendly and very knowledgeable! It was a beautiful hike. Can’t wait to bring my kids back here. It was a great day!