Big Bear Jeep off-road tour with Hike to Bluff Lake Reserve
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Overview
Traveling to this hidden wilderness lake with a local tour guide is a great way to see some of Big Bear Lake's most secret beautiful hiking areas.
I will pick up your group in my Jeep and drive your group up the forest road, telling you about the plants we see along the way and the interesting history of the Big Bear Valley.
Once we reach the Bluff Lake Reserve we will go for one of the most scenic hikes in Big Bear Lake. This hike is stroller-friendly for those who wish to bring a stroller for young children.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local Guide
Itinerary
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Bluff Lake Reserve
Bluff Lake is a hidden Big Bear secret. Some locals who have lived in Big Bear for 15 years don't even know it's here! It is by far the most gorgeous place in Big Bear to spend a morning in nature.
30 min Admission free -
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Champion Lodgepole Pine
A morning at Bluff Lake is the best way to spend a day in Big Bear no matter what season it is! Our tour starts with a drive up to Bluff Lake Reserve in my SUV. Spring through fall I lead hikers on tours all over Bluff Lake, the upper portion of Castle Rock and Skyline Trail. The easy version of this hike is about a two-mile hike over the mostly flat ground, not much altitude gain. This is a great hike for kids. We can even stop on the hike and I’ll teach kids a bit about our local butterflies and instruct them on the best technic to photograph butterflies. We will hike over to our Champion Lodgepole Pine; Which is the oldest and largest tree in our national forest. If you want to do the moderate hike to upper Castle Rock (Castle Rock is the most popular trail in the Big Bear Valley), this hike is available the same pricing. Us locals prefer to hike a less traveled trail starting from the top near Bluff Lake to Castle Rock. It's prettier and not a crowded hike. This hike has a lot more altitude gain and is about 4 miles round trip.
30 min Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Beautiful area! It was great to have a local to drive and give context on the history of the area. I would go back in the spring for the wildflowers.
Amber is just an excellent tour guide! She has lived here all her life and knows all about the trees and the animals and the seasons and explains everything beautifully. We would definitely go with her on another tour.
Punctual , educated, informative, funny and interesting. We had a great time. Beautiful morning. Smells, sights and sounds Thanks Amber for the guidance.
We had an amazing time on our Jeep tour and hike to Bluff Lake Preserve! Amber was super friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. She shared great fun facts and taught us so much about the local Lodgepole pines and beautiful wildflowers. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and are already looking forward to our next tour with her. Highly recommend!
The hike was amazing. Amber was very informative describing the landscape , plants and history. Definitely a must see , Bluff Lake and the hike was very invigorating and inspiring.
Excellent guide and hike. Beautiful sights. Easy pickup and drop off. Guide was knowledgeable about area and plant life. We had a great time and will do this again.
Excellent hike with an excellent guide. She had so much knowledge of the area and plant life and our pick up drop off was easy. She communicated with us well before our reservation and made us feel at ease. Will use her again
My family and I went here after the burial of my cousin, extreme nice place to relax!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day.
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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