Trail Condition: Excellent. Well-maintained single track trail for the majority of the ascent (Cougar Crest Trail). This route then meets up with the Pacific Crest Trail and a fire road to the top of the peak, all of which are signed and easy to spot.
Notables:
• Popular, but not crowded
• Panoramic views of Big Bear Lake and the deserts of the Antelope Valley and Mojave
• Great rocky trail
• Gradual but steady ascent
Distance: 7.96 miles
Elevation Gain: 1289 feet
Time: 4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
