GOLD MOUNTAIN
NEAR BIG BEAR
Gold Mountain
Near Big Bear
The hike is about 4 hours
The drive is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Palm Springs each way
Lunch....as long as that takes.
Near Big Bear
Holcomb Valley Road and go 0.9 miles to Pacific Crest Trail. The P.C.T. sign is easy to miss but the paved road ends shortly beyond, so if you reach that you’ve come too far. There’s no designated lot; simply park on the dirt shoulder where available near the trail. A United States Forest Service adventure pass ($5 per day or $30 for the year) is required for parking.
Distance: 8.4 miles
Elevation gain: 1,300 feet
Difficulty Rating: PG-13 (distance, elevation gain, altitude)
Suggested time: 4 hours
Gold Mountain. The 8,235-foot summit offers some of the best views in the Big Bear area and, like Silver Peak, is worth a long drive.
The trail is a there and back. Not a Loop Trail.
Bring lots of water
Snacks
Hiking Poles if you wish.
A Great Attitude.
Maybe we can grab some a late afternoon lunch in Big Bear or Pappy and Harriets.
MEETING AT
PILOT/WENDY'S PARKING LOT
19997 N Indian Ave
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6:30AM DEPARTURE IN ORDER TO BRING US BACK HOME AT A REASONABLE TIME.
Jason Bruecks