IMBA Trail Towns have all the right ingredients: accessible trail infrastructure, a commitment to trail funding, an active local trail organization, a culture of community engagement, and a sustainable trail stewardship plan.

These are communities where kids have easy access to trails, to grow up with more sunshine than screen time. Where local organizations have thriving programming that connects people to the outdoors, and to one another. Where trail funding and maintenance is prioritized and protected through strong local partnerships.

Read more about the communities named as Trail Towns

An IMBA Trail Town is a national recognition for communities that value trails and the people who ride them. These towns are leading with trails by modeling how robust investments in outdoor recreation create vibrant, connected communities with outdoor experiences in reach of every resident. 

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One of the primary goals for the Big Bear Cycling Association for the coming year is to become more involved with our local trails, which includes maintenance and hopefully further development. We want to have a stronger voice with our local trail managers so that they recognize our commitment to our trails. This will take time and effort but I believe we all want the same thing – great trails and more of them. We need your support to accomplish this!

Upcoming Trail Training: Saturday, May 23rd (approximately two hours)

If you’re interested in doing some solo work on our local trails, please join us for this training. Once certified, we’re able to do independent trail work in the forest. There’s plenty of work to be had out there so we encourage you to join this training.  Alternative dates may be scheduled if there is enough interest. When and if we do an organized trail day with Jordan on site, prior training isn’t required.

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March Report from Jordan Lowe

of the Southern California Mountains Foundation

Trail Maintenance Program

Operates primarily from May to October. The program relies heavily on volunteers, with full-time trail hosts leading maintenance efforts and public education activities. Key upcoming events include a trail host training on May 23rd and a National Trails Day work event on June 6th, likely on Pine Knot Trail. The organization prioritizes trails based on public usage, with high-traffic areas like Woodland Trail receiving more frequent maintenance attention.

Upcoming BBCA Trail Work Days

BBCA would like to do some evening trail work during the summer with a social hour to follow. Details TBA

North Big Bear Fuel Reduction Program

Jordan discussed the status of the North Shore Trail project. Currently it’s looking like 100 miles of officially designated service trails between Gray’s Peak and the Dump. Project is building on an existing environmental review and is going forward but it’s likely to take several years to get it to shovel ready condition.

There are concerns from local environmental groups, notably the Friends of Big Bear Valley (the Eagles advocates). Their main opposition was the e-bike component of the trail system, which has now been dropped from the proposal and should reduce opposition. Public feedback will take place at open houses to identify challenges.

Skyline Trail Update

Jordan discussed ongoing trail work and tree clearing efforts along Skyline Trail, noting that most trees have been cleared along Skyline and 2N10. Work remains needed on Radford Truck Road and Pirates trail. He explained that a commercial firewood harvester is now handling the work under a $10 per cord agreement, though this may not address trail restoration needs. Skyline trail itself is in need of restoration following the tree falling work.

Jordan also mentioned that USFS leadership is working on streamlining trail maintenance processes to reduce red tape in trail work.

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Visit the USFS website alerts page for up to date information on area closures within the San Bernardino National Forest.

If you have questions regarding the closures or the San Bernardino National Forest, please direct them to our local San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor’s office.

602 S. Tippecanoe Ave.
San Berndarino, CA 92408
(909) 382-2600

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Summer is here and while the temps rise, it’s best to combat that with altitude as we’ll be heading up to Big Bear for our July Send It.

This course was laid out by Dirty Bear course director Robin Brown where you’ll get to see a couple of sections you’ll be going through in this year’s Tour de Big Bear.

Covering 38 miles and ~3,600 ft of gain, we’ll be covering both sides of the lake with bail out points, but first some ride notes:

• The climbing is HARD with These are not rides for beginners or those working their way back.
• We will be meeting at 9:30am for coffee at the Copper Q (645 Pine Knot Ave b, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315) with ride instructions given out at 10am SHARP.
• Free Parking is available behind Copper Q at 630 Knickerbocker.
• Cellphone reception is limited / non-existent over most of the region.
• There will be a number of regroups, but once everyone’s back, we roll!
• Make sure to bring your own tubes and a couple of water bottles. We’ll be stopping at mile 12 & 27 for refills.
• We will be having our post ride meal at Old Country Inn (41126 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315) with bike space available.
• Riding tires 40mm and above will do the trick for most, as the climbs are steep and there’s some soft patches on the dirt descents, as well as loose pavement on the road.
• This will not be race pace. At the same time, you have to be in the good to great shape range to do this ride. If you’re just getting back into riding, I suggest you read Rule #1 again.

The ride will first loop clockwise around the lake with the dirt heading up Grays Peak Trail that will take us above Fawnskin.

After a mile of climbing, five miles of rollers follow with another two mile ascent taking us to our highest point on the north behind Delamar Mountain.

We’ll then graze by Holcomb Valley Ranch and descend on Van Dusen Canyon leading us to the south side of the lake.

At around the 27 mile mark, we’ll have our one water stop by Snow Summit while those that want to leave early will be close to the start.

Continuing on, we will make our way up Skyline Road nearing 8,000 ft in elevation before ending back at Old Country Inn.

This is a unique opportunity to ride, so get ready for the Send It mile high style!

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