Little Bear Peak

Interesting Signpost Near Little Bear, photo by Jim Hagar

Littlebear, photo by Steve Russell

Interesting Signpost Near Little Bear, Photo by Jim Hagar.

Peak Name

Little Bear Peak

21D

Elevation

7621

feet

Status

active

Region

North Of Big Bear Lake

Range

San Bernardino Mountains

Nearby peaks

Location

34.2911167,-116.9703132

Description

Little Bear is named for what was once called Little Bear Valley, later Lake Arrowhead, to distinguish it from nearby Big Bear Valley and its lake, Baldwin Lake. It shares the beautiful views of its neighbors of Big Bear Lake and Holcomb Valley. It is usually hiked together with Delamar Mountain, driving between trailheads.

Route 1 is an easy walk on good use trail from the east. Route 2 starts from Hanna Flat Campground and winds its way through rocks and brush to the rocky peak. One can also hike from the south on an old road.

Maps generated from CalTopo.com, reproduced with permission

Downloadable Maps, Files, and Guides

Route 1

Elevation Gain

200′

Navigation Difficulty

Easy

Distance

1 mile round trip on road

Estimated time

1/2 hour round trip

Route Rating

Class 1, easy

Leader Rating Required

“O”, normal conditions.

Driving route

Drive east on I-10 to I-215.
Drive north on I-215 to SR 210.
Drive east on SR 210 to SR 330.
Drive north on SR 330 to SR 18 at the town of Running Springs.
Drive east on SR 18 to the dam at Big Bear Lake. Turn left on SR 38.
Drive on SR 38 to Fawnskin. Turn left (northwest) on 3N14. Note your odometer and go as follows:
At 1.3 miles, fork with 2N13 to the left and 3N14 to the right. Go right.
At 1.8 miles, fork with Holcomb Valley Road, 3N12, to the right. This is the turnoff for a number of peaks in the area. Turn right.
At 2.3 miles, fork with 2N71 to the right. Go straight on 3N12.
At 2.4 miles, fork. This is the turnoff for Delamar Mountain. Go left on 2N84.
At 2.6 miles, fork. 2N84 goes straight. Go left on 2N84A at a yellow post signed “5”.
At 3.0 miles, a parking area just before the road goes up a steep hill. Park here.