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Big Bear Lake

Mountain bike trail conditions · Orange County & Inland Empire, CA 34.218° N  116.904° W   7,865 FT Verified

DRY: Rideable

No significant rain in the forecast.

Recent rain
0.7″ of rain, 9h ago
Today
41°Fheavy rain
  • Mon 10/12, 0.19 inches of rain, daily high 38 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 43 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 54 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 56 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/21, 0.10 inches of rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Today, Thu 10/22, 0.64 inches of rain, daily high 41 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 41 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 55 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 58 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:18 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Big Bear Lake rideable today?

Yes. The live verdict is DRY, rideable now. 0.7″ of rain, 9h ago.

CHANGED
Thursday, October 22nd at 6am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Thursday, October 22nd at 1am
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Big Bear Lake has been rideable on 10 of the last 10 days. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake is a mountain bike trail network in Orange County & Inland Empire, CA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as sandy. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 7,865 ft, an average terrain slope of 5.8° and a predominant SSE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilSandy

Sandy soil generally allows water to drain readily. Rainfall, shade and trail construction also affect recovery. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyPartial 41%

Partial tree cover suggests a mix of sun and shade. Local exposure and surface conditions can vary across the network.

TerrainModerate

Moderate terrain slope is one input to the drying model. Local drainage also depends on soil and trail construction.

FAQ

Can you ride Big Bear Lake right now?

The current estimate for Big Bear Lake is DRY: rideable. Rideable now. No significant rain in the forecast. 0.7″ of rain, 9h ago.

Is Big Bear Lake muddy right now?

Loam currently estimates dry conditions (DRY). Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.7″ of rain, 9h ago.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Big Bear Lake?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as sandy. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Big Bear Lake take to dry after rain?

Big Bear Lake has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Big Bear Lake after rain?

Sandy soil can help drainage, but heavier rain, shade and the trail surface also affect recovery. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at Big Bear Lake?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Big Bear Lake?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 7,865 ft, an average terrain slope of 5.8° and a predominant SSE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Sandydrainage input
Terrain
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
41%Partial
Elevation
7,865 ft
Average grade
5.8°
Predominant aspect
SSE-facing

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