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 4.1 (47)
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  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. …San Bernadino National Forest
  5. Big Bear Lake
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“A local favorite and a must-do loop if you're visiting the area. ”

andy meadors
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8.1

Miles

13.0

KM

50%

Singletrack

7,318' 2,230 m

High

6,755' 2,059 m

Low

940' 287 m

Up

949' 289 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

This ride is a moderate fireroad climb to a singletrack descent (well, mostly down). Link it with Gray's Peak (up-n-back) - and you've got yourself a good ride! Local's favorite.

Description

In the city of Fawnskin, park in the parking lot across from Fire Station 48. Ride the paved road 3N14 (Rim of the World Drive) a little ways up until it turns into a fireroad. Continue up this road, passing the YMCA camp. Pass another fireroad 3N12 that comes in to your right and ride 1/4 mile until you run into the Hanna Flats Campground. Turn into the campground and find campsite #49. You'll see a trailhead between campsites 49 and 51 - this is where it gets fun!

There are about 6 sections of singletrack that is broken up by fireroads. However, it's easy to pick up the next section of singletrack - just follow the bike tracks! The first section is mostly climbing, then the rest of the trail is mostly down. The Hanna Flats trail going in this particular direction will link up to Grout Bay trail - after about an 1/8 mile fire road climb. Take the Grout Bay trail down for a fun descent to a parking lot and highway 18 (North Shore Drive) road. Turn left at the highway back to the parking lot.

For a better time climbing, start the other way and climb up Grout Bay and Hanna Flat trails - then come back again for a fun up-n-back ride. A must do link-up is Gray's Peak (2.2 miles) to top out for a great view of the valley and lake.

This is a popular trail for hikers and bikers, so please be courteous.

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Land Manager: USFS - San Bernardino National Forest Office

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andy meadors
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  4.1 from 47 votes

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in Big Bear Lake

#422

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in Big Bear Lake

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#422

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Duck! Hanna Flats Loop
Jul 7, 2014 near Big Bea…, CA
Downed tree across the trail. What to do? Ride over. Makes Happiness.
May 7, 2013 near Big Bea…, CA
Hanna Flats Loop is a lot of fun and it's not flat! Rolling, flowy ride.
Mar 29, 2016 near Big Bea…, CA
Round the boulders...lots of that and great trail conditions on Hanna Flats
Jul 7, 2014 near Big Bea…, CA
Grout Bay Trail from Grays Peak Trail Start
Dec 4, 2020 near Big Bea…, CA
Hanna flats loop
Jul 13, 2023 near Big Bea…, CA

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Aug 30, 2023
JOSHUA VALENTIN
Jul 30, 2023
gary davis
Second ride ever. Really funn 8.1mi — 1h 23m
Jul 4, 2023
OLIVIA CHEN
Jun 17, 2023
Christopher Szymanski
Sep 23, 2022
Carey De Luca
Jul 11, 2022
Tim Black
Jun 8, 2022
David Gray
Almost didn't do this ride / glad I did. Moderate fire-road --> lead to fun flowy playground up top / descent with easy route finding. Will do again 8mi — 1h 30m
Aug 5, 2021
Dan W
Very sandy and loose throughout. Way harder than blue should be. Call it Black

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