Gold Mountain
Gold Mountain 3N69
Big Bear, California (San Bernardino County)
San Bernardino National Forest
Mountain Top Ranger District
Typically Open:
All Year
Recommended Vehicle:
Stock 4WD with High Clearance
About Gold Mountain
Gold Mountain, a Jeep Badge of Honor Trail, is a moderate rock trail with some killer views.
Beginners in 4x4 vehicle might struggle through here, but with the right lines you can get this trail with minimal issue.
Gold Mountain is typically open year round making it a great option for some more difficult snow wheeling trail in the winter months.
Near by Camping
Dispersed camping and improved camping are all over the place in Big Bear. From paid campgrounds, to yellow post site, to a hidden nook off on the side of a trail, you can find camping just about anywhere.
A few improved campgrounds in the area are
Holcomb Valley Campground on 3N16
Serrano Campground, near the lake
Hanna Flats Campground north of Fawnskin.