Cougar Crest Trail
Detailed Information
The Cougar Crest Trail is one of the most popular in Big Bear, CA. It offers excellent views and beautiful wilderness for a moderate, but not crazy, effort. On the hike, tourists will experience a lush Alpine forest, views of Big Bear Lake, stone sculptures, a stretch on the iconic Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and then the panoramic Bertha Peak, one of the high points around the lake.