2025-Aug: Big Bear-Gray’s Peak/Summertime on the Mountains/Levels 2 up

Summertime on the mountains. It will be 15-20 degrees cooler with clouds on Big Bear this weekend. Gray’s Peak or Castle Rock will be a nice hike on the mountain ⛅️

DEPARTURE TIME
•7 AM meet at trailhead

General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 2 to 3 moderate or fast pace, for distance, elevation and speed; Link to Hike RATING TABLE to read more about difficulty levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

ABOUT THE HIKE:
Highlights: Splendid high country, wilderness, lengthwise views of Big Bear Lake, as well as the San Bernardino high line of peaks.
Near: Big Bear Lake, CA
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6.9 miles or more
Duration: at least 3 to 5 hours
Elevation Gain: 1187 ft
Adventure Pass: Required!

GOOD TO KNOW & Essentials: 10 hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234), wear hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring water, snacks and a light lunch. There is warning about poison oak on the trails

ABOUT THE HIKE
The trail will take us to the old-growth forest, be treated to views of the surrounding peaks, and then reach the forested knob of Grays Peak, which has lengthwise views of Big Bear Lake, as well as the San Bernardino high line of peaks. It's such a nice area that two bald eagles decided to raise a family here.

Trail Map: Grays Peak Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/grays-peak-trail?sh=dkqf3s&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

** Weather**: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.2391&lon=-116.9346

GOOD TO KNOW : Wear hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring plenty of water, snacks, a light lunch and The Ten Essentials for outdoor hiking More info for https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9270810

Driving Direction to the trailhead: Take the 38 or 18 Highway Passing Big Bear Lake. Park in a large parking lot.

REMINDER:
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
**YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
**YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike