| Alt Names |
Cactus Flats, Big Bear Lake Area, Big Bear Lake - North, Big Bear Trails, Smart Spring, Canyon Spring, Squirrel Spring, Granite Spring, Arrasire Creek, San Bernardino National Forest |
This high desert area offers about six miles of ATV trails and 62 miles of surrounding jeep trails. Most of the trails are dusty with loose rocks however the Joshua Tree trail is smooth, fast and has many berms. The main staging area is large and amenities include a loading ramp, vault toilets and trail maps but no shade. An Adventure Pass is required to camp or ride here and can be purchased at the nearby Lucerne Valley Market or at the local ranger stations. |
| Nearest City |
Big Bear City, CA |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 34º 18.881' W 116º 48.605' |
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From: Big Bear City, CA
1) Take SR-18 east about 8 miles
2) Turn right onto FS-3N03, continue 1.25 miles
3) Turn right at fork onto FS-3N07Y, continue .2 miles
4) Stage anywhere. |
| Land Type |
National Forest |
| Pros |
nice staging area, decent scenery |
| Cons |
highway is tight and windy, and the access road is long and rocky, but there are not enough trails to make the trip worthwile, RVs not recomended, no shade at staging |
| Rating |
 Good
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| Square Miles |
3 |
| Miles Of Trail |
6 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
6100 to 6400 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained, |
| Loose Dirt |
 Some |
| Hard Pack |
 Mostly |
| Sand |
 None |
| Mud |
 Little |
| Dust |
Little |
| Rocks |
Some |
| Trees |
Some |
| Steep Hills |
 Few |
| Water Crossings |
None |
| Small Jumps |
Few |
| Large Jumps |
None |
| Berms |
Some |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
None |
| Roads |
Few |
| Intersections |
Few |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
Some |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
None |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| Legal |
Yes |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Seasonal |
No |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes (96 dB) |
| Night Riding |
Unknown |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
Certain Times |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
Some Areas |
| 4x4s (registered) |
Some Areas |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
Some Areas |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
No Restriction |
| Campfires |
Prohibited |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Prohibited |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Comment |
Adventure Pass must be bought prior to entry; $5.00 for daily or $30 for annual pass |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Water |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Campground |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Swim Area |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Water Body |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Boat Ramp |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Contact Info |
Arrowhead Ranger Station
28104 Highway 18
Skyforest, CA 92385
(909)382-2782
www.fs.fed.us
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| Contact Info |
Big Bear Ranger Station
41397 North Shore Drive
Fawnskin, CA 92333
(909) 382-2790
www.fs.fed.us
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| Contact Info |
Big Bear Discovery Center
P.O. Box 66
Fawnksin, CA 92333
(909) 866-3437
(909) 382-2790
feedback@bigbeardiscoverycenter.net
bigbeardiscoverycenter.com
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 N 34º 17.926' W 116º 47.759' Cactus Flats Staging Area N 34º 17.405' W 116º 46.999' Pinyon Trail- N 34º 17.789' W 116º 47.394' Joshua Trail
 N 34º 17.635' W 116º 47.600' Vista Trail- N 34º 17.868' W 116º 47.697' Pinyon Trail/Joshua Loop
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| The vast majority of the trails are rocky, but not enough to take the fun out of it. |
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| The Joshua Tree loop is smooth and fast, with countless turns like this. |
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| This is a pretty typical piece of trail here. You can't beat the scenery. |
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| The deep berms and smooth turns of the Joshua Tree trail make it worth checking out, even if you are an expert rider. |
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| The trails are marked and rated. |
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| The black diamond trails are actually fairly tame... Some chunk, a few sharp drops, but nothing scary. |
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| The staging area is huge, with plenty of room to play around. |
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| The hills surrounding the staging area have various tracks and play loops. |
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| The main staging area is huge, with various play areas for all skill levels. |
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