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Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50

The Alpine Pedal Path is easily accessible for hikers, skaters, joggers and even strollers and wheelchairs. This path extends through a pedestrian tunnel under Highway 38, North Shore Drive, to the Cougar Crest Trailhead parking lot. This path continues east 0.6 of a mile and connects with the Big Bear Discovery Center.

This trail provides an excellent opportunity to view visiting eagles. The San Bernardino Mountains support the largest wintering bald eagle population in Southern California. Eagles typically begin arriving in the area in late November and continue to stay in the area until early April.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

1E50

General Information

Adventure Pass required at Juniper Point and Meadow's Edge Picnic Areas. Adventure Passes are $5/day or $30/year. Interagency Passes also accepted. For more information, please visit our Passes webpage.

No Saddle or Pack Animals.

Big Bear Discovery Center

Address: 40971 North Shore Drive, Highway 38 Fawnskin, CA 92333
Phone: (909) 382-2790
Hours: Thursday-Monday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday Closed

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

The Alpine Pedal Path is an asphalt path that wanders along the north shore of Big Bear Lake from the Stanfield Cutoff to just west of the Big Bear Solar Observatory.

Directions

Latitude 34.2612436

Longitude -116.8878405

Elevation 6752 - 6785

Distance 5.2 miles

Difficulty Easy

Additional Information

Operated By

USDA Forest Service

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Last updated June 26th, 2025