Cougar Crest Trail 1E22

On the Cougar Crest Trail you will walk through a wide variety of natural environments. The first mile is a gentle uphill climb, but after a mile or so you will realize you are gaining altitude. The Cougar Crest Trail ends at the juncture of the world famous 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).

Current Conditions

Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve stoves, fire-rings, etc.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

1E22

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

10 Essentials for Backpacking and Hiking

Mountain Biking Safety Tips

Recreation Passes Honored: Adventure Passes, Digital Recreation Pass or Interagency Recreation Passes.

You can purchase your Recreation Passes at FS Offices and select Vendor Locations. Please call ahead for pass availability.

Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.
No Bicycles on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)!

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

Directions

The Cougar Crest Trailhead is located on North Shore Drive, State Highway 38, approximately 0.6 of a mile west of the Big Bear Discovery Center and 2 miles west of the Stanfield Cutoff. You may also access the trail by parking at the Discovery Center to take the extension paved path that leads you to the trailhead.

Latitude 34.2648633

Longitude -116.9122043

Elevation 6880 - 7600

Distance 2 miles

Difficulty Moderate/Difficult