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.
I will pick up your group in my Jeep and drive your group up the forest road, telling you about the plants we see along the way and the interesting history of the Big Bear Valley.
Once we reach the Bluff Lake Reserve we will go for one of the most scenic hikes in Big Bear Lake. This hike is stroller-friendly for those who wish to bring a stroller for young children.

City: Big Bear

Sun 06 Jul

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Starting at $65.00

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Sun 06 Jul

Starting at $65.00

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 (40)

sabrinajohnson574

Sep 2023

My friend and I took the 2 hour jeep and hike combined tour with Amber.. Amber was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable about wildlife and the history of Bluff Lake. She had a great knowledge base of all of the wildlife that is there and all of the different types of flowers and trees that are common in the big bear area. Amber from the time we reached out to her via email to set up a date and time to meet her for the tour, she was very responsive and got back to us right way. She gave a plethora of information on the tour, and we left after the two hours feeling like we made a new friend. I especially enjoyed her passion for what she does, she glows when she talks about nature.

488hll

Sep 2023

Our family had a great time hiking and seeing the beautiful views of Bluff Lake with our tour guide, Amber. Amber picked us up from the meeting point, showed us around and shared her knowledge with us. She was personable, enthusiastic and informative. To cap off the tour, she gave us hot chocolate & lemonade as refreshments. We had a wonderful time exploring the trail. We highly recommend Amber, and we would most likely do another tour with Amber when we are back in town!

mikeaI6508UD

Aug 2023

Amber was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and the history of big bear. Great tour for families or couples looking for beautiful scenery and great hiking trails.