Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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I've been an outdoor adventure guide in Big Bear for the last five years. I've been exploring all the best hiking trails in the Big Bear Valley for the last 20 years. It's hard to find an easy hike in Big Bear; A lot of trails are steep and hard for little kids. This trail is actually stroller-friendly also, which you can not say about a lot of hiking trails in the mountain communities.
I love the peace and solitude of this trail in the woods. It's hiked mostly by locals who live in this neighborhood and is not a tourist spot. I personally love to share the local history around the Big Bear Valley. I really enjoy pointing out different flora and fauna to my younger guests and teaching them how interesting nature can be like the wild native insects we might see on the trails
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
There is so much unique nature for children and families to experience in Big Bear Lake. Take a family-friendly walk with me into the woods and let me teach you and your family about our native plants and the history of the Big Bear Valley. I will explain all the different plants and trees we will see on the hike and even munch on wild plants we see growing seasonably on the trailside. I will tell you and your family stories about the animals who live in this forest, even showing your children animal tracks, owl pellets and if we see any butterflies I will teach your children the secrets to taking the best butterfly photos. I love sharing my knowledge of this wilderness with young guests to Big Bear. As an outdoor enthusiast, I have so many tales to entertain families about our local Big Bear wildlife. If we meet any butterflies on the trail I will even give your children a quick lesson on butterfly photography! I feel like getting kids interested in nature when they are young is a great way to influence the future generations of outdoor lovers. Big Bear Lake is a great alpine area to learn about our local plants and animals.
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Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley
What‘s Included
Hot chocolate or lemonade
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hiking with Amber
387mychelles,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time on this trail! It was an easy and enjoyable hike with beautiful views along the way. Amber was an amazing guide—her knowledge of the local flora and fauna was truly impressive. I learned so much and was constantly amazed by the interesting facts and insights she shared throughout the hike. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a scenic and informative outdoor adventure.
Great hike
lacanastad2026,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely walk with Amber and her dog Luna 💕
It's a Perfect Day for a Hike
E7906AQjessicag,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great hike with Amber. As we hiked, she told me about her experience hiking, trail running, and camping. She told me about things I wasn't already aware of about the area, including pointing out specific details about the city. We had good conversations. She was kind enough to cut me a break as I hadn't hiked in a higher altitude in a while. Next time I plan on booking a longer hike. Thank you Amber
Great experience, she was...
Marisol M,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, she was great! Gave us a lot of information as we were hiking. Would book again. ..
Great, easy hike away from the crowds
FellowTraveler476136,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amber is a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot about the flora and fauna of Big Bear, and got to hike some of the iconic Pacific Crest Trail! Well worth it. Plus she gave us refreshments at the end!
Beautiful fall hike great for fall colors and easy for all ages
Freedom404186,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved everything about it! Amber was so knowledgeable and gave a lot of great information during the hike. She found a beautiful area that was family friendly and even easy enough for my 74 year old mom to be able to join in. We loved all the amazing fall colors on this hike and my two boys were so excited to explore several tree forts and a wooden sea saw to play with during our hike.
A couple of hours in nature with a local - well worth it!
brianvK727ZG,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amber took our family of 4 on a moderate 2 hour hike. My 10 and 12 year olds griped about no IPads so we knew we were doing something right. 😀 Amber provided lots of information about Big Bear, the history, the plants and animals, and some good recommendations for food - we LOVED Sonoro Cantina! She was also gracious enough to take a few nice family photos before and during the hike, which was much appreciated. We also added on the 1 hour lunch on Amber’s boat and enjoyed cooling down in the lake after a hot and dusty hike! Would highly recommend.
Best thing we did at big Bear❤️
Caroline S,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amber is a real big bear guide! She shares her knowledge in love this beautiful place! The weather was beautiful, but we actually ended up leaving my camera at the top of the hike! We tried to get it later that day, but didn’t think we’d be able to find it. The morning this beautiful friend actually retrieved it for us.❤️ pretty easy hike, even for us old people with stunning views. I’m sure the best view of the lake that we’ve ever had.!
Fun family hike with gorgeous views
nerma55,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amber was a great tour guide! Very friendly and knowledgeable. We took our two year old son and he had a blast as well. The hike had a lot of shade which worked great for me! Breathtaking views are your reward! Would highly recommend!
Awesome Guide- Super Family Friendly
FarAway41814229199,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is our second year hiking with Amber and she always takes us on the best family friendly hikes and our kids love her. It makes for a great experience. We will always book with her when we come to Big Bear 🐻
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