The Big Bear Hostel is the perfect place to stay when passing through Big Bear Lake on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Introduction to Big Bear
There is considerable confusion about the layout of the Big Bear valley for hikers and this page will help you get the most from your Big Bear layover. There are two ends of town in the valley, Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake. Big Bear City is more of a residential district with a few shops along the main highway which has no sidewalks! Big Bear Lake about 3 miles west of Big Bear City is pedestrian friendly with sidewalks everywhere and has the following resources along 2 miles of Big Bear Boulevard:

2 full size supermarkets: Vons / Stater Bros
3 pharmacies: CVS, RITE AID, Walgreens
Kmart (affordable hiking boots)
Payless Shoes
Big Bear Visitors Center
Tons of restaurants: 5 pizza joints, Sizzler, Denny's, a Chinese Buffet, the Grizzly Manor Cafe (largest breakfasts anywhere!), all major fast food restaurants and much more!
2 Movie Theaters
10 bars/pubs
The Big Bear Hostel: www.BigBearHostel.com
North Pole Fudge Ice Cream and Candy store
Big Bear Lake post office 92315
Equata Outfitters outdoor gear store.
Bike & kayak rentals / Boat tours of the lake.
Take the hourly bus anywhere in Big Bear for $1 each way. (Bus stops across the street from the hostel)

Historically the Big Bear City fire department offered free showers and camping to hikers. They may still give showers, but there is no more free camping.
The Big Bear City post office (92314) is open to pick up packages on Saturday for 1 hour.
The Big Bear Lake post office (92315) is open for 2 hours on Saturday with a full service counter.

SPECIAL DEALS FOR PCT HIKERS!

• Free pickup / dropoff at trailheads (if we have time - Call!)
• Coin Laundry inside the hostel!
• Free internet computer (burn pictures to CDROM) / Free WIFI
• Free liquid stove fuel!
• Free resupply package storage (send it to the hostel!)
• 2008/2009 PCT Dorm Prices: First night $20, Second Night $15, Third night $10
• Private Rooms - 2-4 people $22/person!
• We are in the best location in the village of Big Bear Lake
• Lake view party deck & BBQ (view of PCT trail 2 miles away on the other side of the lake!)
• Walk to everything you need!
• One block from movie theaters / nightlife / post office (92315)
• One block from Equata Outfitters
• 2 Full Kitchens where guests organize their own communal dinners!

I have met many hikers over the years and love to hear your stories.
- Grayson McNeill (owner)

Free storage of your resupply packages.
Feel free to mail your resupply packages to the hostel:

Packages sent via US MAIL must go to our PO BOX

or
The Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Post office
(corner of Big Bear BLVD and Pine Knot in the village)
Hours: 8:30-5 M-F, 10-12 Sat, Closed Sun.

The MARTA local bus service will drop you off across the street from the hostel at the corner of Big Bear Blvd (Highway 18) and Knickerbocker Rd. (Hostel at 527 Knickerbocker Rd.)
"Veteran's Park" Bus Stop

Free shuttle to the hostel often available
from all areas in Big Bear Lake.
Call (909) 866-8900

The best spots to hop off the trail are at:
ONXY SUMMIT on highway 38
or ~10 miles later the trail crosses highway 18.

Many locals know you are PCT hikers and will offer you a ride
since these are 2 of the main roads into Big Bear.

Google Map of Pacific Crest Trail from Highway 10 to Highway 15
Includes Big Bear Lake points of interest!

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Miscellaneous Big Bear Information

Supermarkets in Big Bear Lake

VONS (Safeway)
42170 Big Bear BLVD
(2 miles from hostel, walk or bus)

Stater Brothers
42171 Big Bear BLVD
(2 miles from hostel, walk or bus)

Vintage Market (Farmers Market)
(2 blocks from the hostel)

Supermarkets in Big Bear City

Community Market
100 E. Big Bear BLVD

Supermarkets in Fawnskin

Fawnskin Market
39187 North Shore Dr.

Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Links
PCT ATLAS GUIDEBOOK FOR SALE!
Pacific Crest Trail in Google Earth
Backpacker.com
PCTA.org
Yogi's PCT Hiker Guide Books for sale!
Thru-hiker.com
Trail Quest
Backpacking Light
www.walkpct.com
http://Postholer.Com