The Bridge Fire closures are still in effect, meaning that the majority of the trails in the Big Pines area are closed.
For the latest information regarding this Forest Service closure, please click here.
Other local areas that offer hiking:
(All mileage from Big Pines Visitor Center)
Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area and Nature Center
A geological wonder where two faults collide encompassing 1,310 acres.
21 miles
28000 Devils Punchbowl Rd, Valeyermo, CA
7.5 mile out and back moderate trail to Devil’s Chair, 1,463 ft elevation gain. Other trails available.
Day Use.
Saddleback Butte State Park
30 miles
17102 E Ave J, Lancaster, CA
3.8 mile out and back moderate trail. 1,010 ft elevation gain.
4.8 mile out and back difficult trail. 1,010 ft elevation gain.
Day use.
Parking $60.
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
28 miles
14651 Cedar Cir, Hesperia, CA
13 miles of hiking trails
Convenience store, day use.
Parking: $10
Mormon Rocks
16 miles
7198 Highway 138, Phelan, CA
Sandstone formation along fault line
Rock climbing
1.0 mile easy loop trail; 137 ft elevation gain.
Parking: Adventure pass required.
Transition Habitat Conservancy
Puma Canyon Ecological Reserve
Sand Canyon Rd, Pinon Hills, CA
Numerous easy trails