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Private Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience
Private Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience
Private Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience
Private Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience
Private Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience

A Local's Favorite Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience

By Amber Holloway
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Overview

This is really a local's favorite hike in Big Bear that goes to one of the least known scenic lake viewpoints in Big Bear.
What is the best time to do after a sweaty summertime hike? Swim off a dock in the beautiful Big Bear Lake Harbor! The lake water is actually warmer to swim here than in the middle of the lake. One thing a lot of travelers don't know, if you rent a boat on Big Bear Lake (Very pricy) you can not swim off the rental boats. This is a great summertime experience after a hike on a hot day to get to cool off in alpine Big Bear Lake
If my guests would like to picnic off the boat afterwards they can bring lunch, beer, drinks. I will bring an ice chest for them to put their lunch in while we are hiking. I will even walk to a nearby fantastic restaurant in the village (As a foodie, I know all the best restaurants in Big Bear) & pickup to-go lunches for my hikers to enjoy on the boat after the hike if requested (For this service, hikers must Venmo me to pay for their meals)

Activity location

  • Aspen Glen Picnic Area
    • 40105 Mill Creek Road
    • 92315, Big Bear Lake, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 949 Tulip Ln
    • 949 Tulip Lane
    • 92315, Big Bear Lake, California, United States

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Sat, Nov 16
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedParking fees at dock included
  • What's includedWhat's includedLife jackets
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat to lounge on

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Kids under 13 years old they must wear a life jacket while on the dock or swimming per California law.
  • You can also bring fishing gear if you wish to fish off of our dock.

Activity itinerary

You will be taken on a fantastic hike up to see some of the best views Big Bear has to offer. This is a very pretty easy hike through the pine forest. In my opinion, this is one of the prettiest hikes in the Big Bear Valley. After we get sweaty on the 2-mile hike up to the lake viewpoint, I will give you directions to get to the dock, very close by, and we will go for a swim off the dock in the Harbour. Feel free to bring lunch to enjoy on the boat. I will provide an ice chest in my car for you to stash your lunch or cold drinks in if you request it in advance. We will spend about an hour swimming and relaxing at the boat. This hike is a little hard on the first hill. We do gain about 300 feet elevation gain on the hike so you will more than likely be sweating. It’s a great workout before the relaxing part of our experience at the lake!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAspen Glen Picnic Area
    • 40105 Mill Creek Road
    • 92315, Big Bear Lake, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE949 Tulip Ln
    • 949 Tulip Lane
    • 92315, Big Bear Lake, California, United States

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