Located above State Highway 38 near Mountain Home Village, this fire lookout affords tremendous views of the surrounding mountains and canyons.  When it is staffed, visitors may be able to drive the entire way to the lookout and may also be welcomed into the cab by the volunteer fire lookout on duty.  When it is not staffed, or when there is a fire emergency, visitors may have to park at the gate and hike in, and may not be able to visit the cab itself.  Contact the Mill Creek Ranger Station for more information (909) 382-2882

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Latitude 34° 6′ 9.7488″ N

Longitude 117° 2′ 26.8116″ W

Bear Creek below Big Bear Lake provides southern California anglers with fast action fishing for wild brown and rainbow trout in a picturesque setting. Access into the canyon through several trails will challenge most hiker/anglers on the climb out.  Check Sport Fishing Regulations. Remote, steep canyon stream with many waterfalls. For information about accessing Bear Creek from Forest Road 1N09, please call the Mill Creek Ranger Station at (909) 382-2882.

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Latitude 34° 13′ 53.4468″ N

Longitude 117° 0′ 2.2644″ W

The Miller Canyon OHV Road 2N37 travels 5 miles from the Miller Canyon OHV Trailering Site to the junction of Pilot Rock OHV Road 2N33.

Important Note:  Non-street legal vehicles are not permitted west of the Miller Canyon Trailering Site (towards Lake Silverwood).  all roads diverting to the south (right if you are heading up canyon) are restricted to street legal vehicles only.

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Latitude 34° 16′ 12.6192″ N

Longitude 117° 17′ 7.7280″ W

This OHV road runs 3.3 miles from Pilot Rock OHV Road 2N33 just east of the Cedar Springs Dam at Lake Silverwood to Pilot Rock OHV Road 2N33.  This road is classified as "most difficult"

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Latitude 34° 18′ 9.0648″ N

Longitude 117° 18′ 10.6848″ W

Rim Nordic Ski Area is located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. In winter, Rim Nordic offers Cross Country Skiing and Snow Shoeing, summer activities include Mountain Bike Racing. Only 1 1/2 hours from L.A. and Orange County and 2 1/2 hours from San Diego. Features include 12 miles of groomed trails, Lots of off trail snow shoeing, Machine groomed, track set for classic and skating, Learn-to-ski beginner package, Telemark rentals and lessons, Snowshoe rentals, Demo and skating rentals available, Retail shop with clothing, new and used equipment, Snack Bar with hot and cold items, Mountain Bike racing in the summer, Trails are beginner to advanced.

Rim Nordic Ski Area
PO Box 2990
Running Springs, CA 92382
(909) 867-2600
www.rimnordic.com

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Take Hwy. 330 to Running Springs. It turns into Hwy. 18 as you head to Big Bear. About 5 miles past Running Springs, your at Snow Valley Ski Resort, which is on the right hand side. Rim Nordic’s entrance is on the left hand side of the highway.

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Latitude 34° 13′ 34.7880″ N

Longitude 117° 2′ 5.4708″ W

This 1.8 mile road travels from Arrastre Creek OHV Road 2N02 up to the end on Tip Top Mountain, northeast of Big Bear.

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Latitude 34° 15′ 18.0972″ N

Longitude 116° 42′ 36.3456″ W

Bautista Creek drains the San Jacinto Mountains, and provides an important migration corridor for birds passing from the desert to the valley.

The creek and its surrounding riparian area shelters endangered arroyo toads, southwestern willow flycatchers, Quino checkerspot butterfly, the slender-horned spineflower and many other sensitive species.

Famed explorer Juan Bautista de Anza followed the route through what is now Bautista Canyon Road to reach San Francisco, and this is a designated part of a National Historic Trail.

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Latitude 33° 37′ 26.6376″ N

Longitude 116° 46′ 25.8924″ W

2.6 mile OHV Road 4S21 runs from State Highway 243 to the junction with San Jacinto Ridge OHV Road 5S09

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Latitude 33° 47′ 49.5348″ N

Longitude 116° 46′ 39.8532″ W

Riding is permitted on Forest Road 1N02 Off State Highway 38 above Barton Flats / Angelus Oaks, with a free visitor permit. Obtain a permit at Mill Creek Visitor Center or Big Bear Discovery Center.

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Latitude 34° 9′ 42.5880″ N

Longitude 116° 47′ 5.8956″ W

This staging area has ample parking, a few unshaded picnic tables, and trash cans.  Forest Road 3N22 south of the staging area is for Red/Green sticker OHV's and High-clearance 4WD vehicles with license plates.  3N22 connects to the Cleghorn Ridge Road 2N47.

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From Interstate 15 exit Hwy 138 and go east 3.9 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 3N22 and go 1/2 mile to staging area

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 34° 19′ 15.8196″ N

Longitude 117° 25′ 47.7984″ W