Snowshoeing the Aspen Glen - Skyline Loop up in Big Bear.

Going to snowshoe the Aspen Glen - Skyline Loop up in Big Bear. There should be enough snow this time around. I have done this hike a few times. I suggest packing water and a lunch/snack. It will be nearly 8 miles for the entire loop, but there are many alternate trails to make it as short as you like.

https://www.theoutbound.com/orange-county/snowshoeing/snowshoe-to-grand-view-point/photos

https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7042030/aspen-glen-skyline-loop

I will leave OC at 9am, grab coffee somewhere. Expecting to be at the trailhead around 11am. I can carry 3 people if anyone wants to carpool. Google shows the picnic area as "permanently closed," but the Forest Service website states the trails are open.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/%3Frecid%3D26359

You will need an "Adventure Pass" to park at the trailhead. You may be able to park further away on the residential streets at your own risk.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/sbnf/passes-permits/recreation

After the hike it may be nice to rent a SUP or kayak and take a dip in the lake.