Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley
Description
I've been an outdoor adventure guide in Big Bear for the last five years. I've been exploring all the best hiking trails in the Big Bear Valley for the last 20 years. It's hard to find an easy hike in Big Bear; A lot of trails are steep and hard for little kids. This trail is actually stroller-friendly also, which you can not say about a lot of hiking trails in the mountain communities. I love the peace and solitude of this trail in the woods. It's hiked mostly by locals who live in this neighborhood and is not a tourist spot. I personally love to share the local history around the Big Bear Valley. I really enjoy pointing out different flora and fauna to my younger guests and teaching them how interesting nature can be like the wild native insects we might see on the trails
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(56)
The family-friendly nature hike was great and accommodating. We got an awesome view of the lake. Amber is very personable, engaging, and knowledgeable of the area. She also suggested to us some places locally to explore on our visit (and we did!). Fun time. We would definitely book another adventure with her.
I had an outstanding experience with Amber. She was knowledgeable, professional, and clearly passionate about the area. Throughout the hike, she shared interesting information about the local landscape, plant, and wildlife, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. They paced the hike well, ensured everyone felt comfortable and safe, and were attentive to the needs of the group. Their enthusiasm and positive attitude made the entire adventure memorable
I had a great time on this trail! It was an easy and enjoyable hike with beautiful views along the way. Amber was an amazing guide—her knowledge of the local flora and fauna was truly impressive. I learned so much and was constantly amazed by the interesting facts and insights she shared throughout the hike. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a scenic and informative outdoor adventure.
Lovely walk with Amber and her dog Luna 💕
I had a great hike with Amber. As we hiked, she told me about her experience hiking, trail running, and camping. She told me about things I wasn't already aware of about the area, including pointing out specific details about the city. We had good conversations. She was kind enough to cut me a break as I hadn't hiked in a higher altitude in a while. Next time I plan on booking a longer hike. Thank you Amber
Great experience, she was great! Gave us a lot of information as we were hiking. Would book again. ..
Amber is a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot about the flora and fauna of Big Bear, and got to hike some of the iconic Pacific Crest Trail! Well worth it. Plus she gave us refreshments at the end!
Loved everything about it! Amber was so knowledgeable and gave a lot of great information during the hike. She found a beautiful area that was family friendly and even easy enough for my 74 year old mom to be able to join in. We loved all the amazing fall colors on this hike and my two boys were so excited to explore several tree forts and a wooden sea saw to play with during our hike.
Amber took our family of 4 on a moderate 2 hour hike. My 10 and 12 year olds griped about no IPads so we knew we were doing something right. 😀 Amber provided lots of information about Big Bear, the history, the plants and animals, and some good recommendations for food - we LOVED Sonoro Cantina! She was also gracious enough to take a few nice family photos before and during the hike, which was much appreciated. We also added on the 1 hour lunch on Amber’s boat and enjoyed cooling down in the lake after a hot and dusty hike! Would highly recommend.
Amber is a real big bear guide! She shares her knowledge in love this beautiful place! The weather was beautiful, but we actually ended up leaving my camera at the top of the hike! We tried to get it later that day, but didn’t think we’d be able to find it. The morning this beautiful friend actually retrieved it for us.❤️ pretty easy hike, even for us old people with stunning views. I’m sure the best view of the lake that we’ve ever had.!
