Generally Flat – This trail can begin from anywhere in the city and goes around the scenic shores of Big Bear Lake and through surrounding neighborhoods. A basic route will take you on city streets and state highways. From City Hall (39707 Big Bear Boulevard), head west on Highway 18 to Big Bear Dam. Turn right on Highway 38 at the signal and go east on North Shore Drive through the town of Fawnskin, past the Big Bear Discovery Center to Stanfield Cutoff. Turn right on Stanfield Cutoff to Big Bear Boulevard. Turn right on Big Bear Boulevard and then a variety of routes can be taken to get through city and back toward City Hall.

Rolling Hills and Beautiful Scenery – From City Hall (39707 Big Bear Boulevard), head west on Highway 18 to Big Bear Dam. Go straight through the signal and head west on Highway 18 (Arctic Circle) towards Snow Valley Ski Area. Head west about 6.5 miles and turnaround at “Lakeview Point”, before the road heads down into the Snow Valley area. Head back east on Arctic Circle, take North Shore Drive (Highway 38) on North Shore and follow remainder of Lake Circle route.

Rolling Hills and Fast Flats – From City Hall (39707 Big Bear Boulevard), head west on Highway 18 to Big Bear Dam. Turn right on Highway 38 at the signal and go east on North Shore Drive through the town of Fawnskin. Head east on Highway 38 to the top of Cushenbury Grade. Turnaround at Cushenbury Grade and turn left on Baldwin Lake Road. Follow Baldwin Lake Road around until it becomes Shay Meadow Road, and then wind your way back through Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake on signed bike routes

Climbing from 6750 to 8500 feet – This is the best true climb within Big Bear Valley. State Highway 38 climbs out of Big Bear Valley at the far east end of the valley. This ride is usually added onto to one of the previous rides for more high altitude training.