One of the best places to lace up a pair of hiking boots and strap on a day-pack is the San Bernardino National Forest. This is one of the oldest national forests in the United States, having been given special designation more than 100 years ago...

Hiking in the forest can be an exciting and exhilarating undertaking providing a peaceful and enjoyable connection with nature. It is personally rewarding when you successfully complete an outing of several miles.

The ten essentials can vary based upon the outing, weather, elevation, and special needs. So, refer to this page when planning your trip.

Blisters are often caused by wearing too small of shoe. Feet swell as the mileage grows. When fitting and purchasing your hiking shoes/boots follow the steps on this page.

These are meant to help hikers understand the level of difficulty. Levels of difficulty may vary based on weather or other factors. The hike rating may vary based upon the Hike Leaders judgment. When in doubt, please contact the Hike Leader for...

Your 2017 Hike Leaders and Water Sport Leaders are displayed on this page.

For the 9th consecutive year, the Big Bear Group promotes health and fitness by issuing a “patch” in recognition of those individuals hiking all five peaks of Big Bear. In order to receive the award, you must accompany a Sierra Club Hiking Leader...

Starting in 2017, we have created a new Patch Award Program for those interested in completing the Joshua Tree California Riding & Hiking Trail that winds through the Park covering 37.3 miles in total. This portion of the trail is older than...

The Big Bear Group has a robust backpacking program that includes: Training, assistance with equipment selection, overnight camping, and organized extended trips to the High-Sierra in search of backpacking adventures and sightseeing. This training...

Our 2018 Awards Patch Party and barbeque is scheduled to take place on June 9th, starting in the morning and running to 3:00 p.m. It will be held at Aspen Glen Picnic area in Big Bear Lake. The purpose of the Patch Party is to award individual...

A list of scheduled outings.

In 2016, we are expanding our Outings Program to include canoeing, kayaking, and paddle board water sports. Excursions will be scheduled on Big Bear Lake, surrounding lakes, and other waterways such as Newport Harbor. These activities are fair...