Lake Baldwin via 3N69
4.5 mi
Distance
2 hrs 10 min
Time
terrain
1,462 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a easy one way trail in San Bernardino National Forest.
This trail goes by Lake Baldwin and Gold Mountain.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
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First Badge of Honor trail… completed with the aid of a seasoned pro who helped spot and show the right lines. The Waterfall was fairly easy and provided some good learning for how to bump… which came in handy later on, at an obstacle he called “Brains.” Bypassed the bypass around the Boneyard (meaning we took the path over that rockfield, and it DID sounds like bones crunching). After reducing the summit, it was a nice little cruise down the backside to 3N16.
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Public Tracks
3N69 – Gold Mountain
3N69 - Gold Mountain is one of the more challenging offroad / 4x4 trails on the Big Bear Mountain Range. The trail starts by immediately winding its way up to just over 8,000 feet. Due to the technical challenges of this rock crawling trail and its unique location overlooking the resort city of Big Bear Lake, this trail is a popular destination for many off-roaders. Besides the simplicity of the location, Gold Mountain offers drivers two different technical ledge/waterfalls, the most significant rock garden on the mountain - the best spot for group photos, and the best views of the resort town. But be ready; the trail can easily deceive most drivers resulting in body damage to your rocker panels or something worse.
Gold Mountain (4WD)
Forest Service Road Number = 3N69<br>Name = Gold Mountain (4WD)<br>Beginning Mile Post = 0<br>Ending Mile Post = 3.3<br>
Gold Mountain Trail
Gold Mountain Trail from Hwy 18 to the split. Can go right to get back to the Transfer Station and back to Hwy 18.
Gold Mountain Trail
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Gold Mountain Trail
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