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1E01

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 4.5 (20)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …San Bernadino National Forest
  5. Big Bear Lake
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“Smooth Singletrack Sensation. ”

andy meadors
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2.8

Miles

4.5

KM
Singletrack

7,697' 2,346 m

High

6,867' 2,093 m

Low

847' 258 m

Up

99' 30 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly I would recommend to other families, although the climb is demanding. Plenty of plateaus and ravines on the way up, which helps break up the portions that are physically demanding.

Description

From the parking lot off of Mill Creek Road, start at the obvious trail next to the road. 1E01 ends at the junction of 2N08 and Skyline Road (2N10).

Take the trail up further for another half mile or so and it ends at Grand View point - a great view of the backside of the mountain and canyon. This trail is popular and will have hikers and bikers during the summer season of Big Bear. In my opinion, it's the best way to summit the mountain and get to 2N10 (Skyline). Traverse Skyline either direction to find singletracks going down (Trick or Treat, Plantation, Wet Dream, etc).

Although climbing 1E01 is fun, descending is even better on the hard packed, well traveled trail with flowing corners. Highly recommended!

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - San Bernardino National Forest Office

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andy meadors with improvements by B L and 1 other
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 20 votes

#2

in Big Bear Lake

#878

Overall
  4.5 from 20 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Big Bear Lake

#69

in California

#878

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A picture paints...
Jun 11, 2018 near Big Bea…, CA
Stop for the view on this sweet singletrack with fun root and rock jumps and plenty of banked switchbacks. Must ride in Soc Cal!
Apr 22, 2016 near Big Bea…, CA
One of the OPTIONAL rock features
Jul 29, 2020 near Big Bea…, CA
Just off Skyline Road and Skyline Trail at the top of Seven Oaks Trail.
Aug 17, 2019 near Big Bea…, CA
Skyline from Pirates to Fern (Plumbers) Big Bear
Oct 2, 2020 near Big Bea…, CA
View of Big Bear Lake from Pine Knot Trail or 1E01.
Mar 29, 2016 near Big Bea…, CA

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Jul 18, 2025
Richard Koch
Apr 22, 2022
L A
Jun 27, 2020
Rachel Friedman
Did it down from Knickerbocker road. Fun.
May 17, 2020
Andy Nager
with Cara and Peak 1.9mi
Jul 20, 2018
Jon West
May 5, 2018
Clint G.
Dec 31, 2017
francis kelly
Trail is in great shape. Fun climb.
Nov 20, 2017
Will Smith

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