This is an awesome hike, with a great view of the lake, and on your way up you might even run into a little waterfall if you catch it in the right season.
It’s only about a mile hike each way, but to see the grand view you will have to do a little rock climbing. It starts in a forested gully at the west end of the valley just past Boulder Bay 1 mile east of Big Bear Dam or 3 miles west of Big Bear Lake Village.
The trail climbs steadily to the left through magnificent stands of Jeffrey and Ponderosa Pines, White Fir, Western and Incense Cedar, passing huge granite boulders on your right.
Just as the trail turns back to the right among some rock steps, there is a waterfall straight ahead (usually from early spring through the middle of summer, depending on rainfall)!
The hike takes a steady ascent about 700 mile gain in elevation. Castle rock is the large rock formation immediately to the right. You can leave the trail there.
The eaisest way up the rock is to go about 50 feet around the north side of theformation, then climb up an indention to the summit and enjoy the beautiful views of Big Bear Lake and the surrounding areas.
Take lots of water and don’t forget sunscreen and maybe even a hat. Have a great time, be careful and remember pack up any trash you make and leave our forest nicer than you found it!
~Sara
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