Pineknot Trail to Grand View Point Hike

Hike the Pineknot Trail to Grand View Point near Big Bear Lake

If you’re looking for a rewarding experience without the intense trekking that comes with scaling to lofty mountaintops, then Pineknot Trail up to Grand View Point is your go-to. You’ll traverse through lush coniferous forests with breathtaking glances down at Big Bear Lake as you make your way uphill towards the summit—Grand View Point awaits at its peak and provides stunning sightlines of San Bernardino’s mountainous highlands. With an enjoyable hike tailored for hikers of all skill levels, this nature trail is perfect for collecting memories!

Location of the Pine Knot Trail

Reviews of the Trail

“This is a very scenic, moderate trail that truly feels like you’re inside the forest. Pineknot trail meets & intersects with a few others like Cabin 89 and so on. Every once in a while there are signs telling you which trail you are at. In other areas there are logs laid down with blue markings as well to lead you back. I started at the Aspen Glen picnic area (that’s where Google Maps took me). We parked alongside the street. If you park inside the parking lot– you need to buy a pass. There’s lots of beautiful views & squirrels. Very big squirrels. There’s a lot of trees so lots of shade during midday. The trail also feels a lot more leveled and so when you’re going up or down it doesn’t feel necessarily steep. There are bathrooms & tables at the picnic area. Dog-friendliness: Yes! Lots of squirrels though so beware if you have a prey driven dog (like mine 😭). Also a majority of people had their dogs off leash & I went on a day where there weren’t a lot of people. However, the owners were respectful and held their dog or leashed them when we passed by them with ours. Picnic area: Has grills on site, but the rules say no charcoal? Not too sure how that works.”

“Absolutely fabulous trail. Jogged from the trailhead up the Pine Knot trail, a short distance along the Camp Osito Road, and down the Cabin trail. A lovely 4.5 mile, 850 ft loop with smooth, sandy trails and stunning views. Can highly recommend!”

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