Snow Summit Bike Park

SoCal’s lift-served laps above Big Bear Lake.

Big Bear Mountain Resort runs the Snow Summit chairs for bikes from spring into fall, with 11 downhill trails and more than 10 miles of descending above Big Bear Lake. Going Green rolls 3.4 miles top to bottom for beginners, while Miracle Mile and 10-ply bring rocks and drops. A Summit ticket also works the same day at Snow Valley’s 10 trails in Running Springs.

At a glance

Downhill trails

11, over 10 miles

Top elevation

8,200 ft

Easiest top-to-bottom

Going Green, 3.4 miles

Difficulty mix

3 beginner, 4 intermediate, 3 advanced, 1 expert

Sister park

Snow Valley, 10 trails, same-day ticket

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

What’s here

• Lift-served
• Downhill
• Flow trails
• Jump lines
• Cross-country
• Pump track / skills park
• E-bikes allowed
• Bike rentals
• Lessons and camps
• Races and festivals

Rentals, guides and shops

• Snow Summit bike rentals

  Downhill and cross-country bikes plus protective gear at the base.

• Snow Summit bike lessons

  Group and private downhill and cross-country lessons for ages 6 and up.

• Big Bear Village bike rentals

  The resort’s in-town shop for e-bike and bike rentals to cruise the lake and village.

Where to stay

• lodgeNorthwoods Resort

  Rustic-style hotel on Village Drive with a restaurant and family suites.

  5 min drive
• hotelChateau Big Bear

  Renovated boutique hotel half a mile from Snow Summit.

  5 min drive
• condoSnow Summit Townhouses

  Townhouse rentals for groups of up to 10 at the base of Snow Summit.

  At the base
• hostelBig Bear Hostel

  Dorm beds and budget private rooms near the lake and village.

  5 min drive

Nearby

• Scenic Sky Chair · At the base

  A mile-long chair ride to the 8,200-ft top of Snow Summit for views over the lake and forest.

• Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain · 5 min drive

  Alpine slide and coaster rides on the edge of town.

• Big Bear Alpine Zoo · 5 min drive

  Small zoo that cares for injured and orphaned local wildlife.

• Big Bear Lake Brewing Company · 5 min drive

  Local brewery for a post-ride pint.

Getting there

• Ontario International (ONT) · about 1 hr 15 min drive
• Los Angeles · about 2.5 hr
• San Diego · about 3 hr

Directions in Google Maps