South Fork Trail,
San Bernardino National Forest

Located 8.8 miles from Big Bear Lake, California (CA)
4 Stars
13,019 Steps 1  (6.0 mi)
Trails National Forests San Bernardino South Fork Trail

Elevation

The South Fork Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,980 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,916 ft. and an elevation range of 3,064 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
6.0 mi6,916 ft9,980 ft3,064 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.9 hrs255.13,061 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.2 hrs0.00 ft3,061 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF South Fork Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Fawnskin, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Big Bear City, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Rattlesnake Canyon, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Big Bear Lake, CA
  5. Topo Map: Moonridge, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Onyx Peak, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Forest Falls, CA
  8. South Topo Map: San Gorgonio Mountain, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Catclaw Flat, CA

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as South Fork Trail #1E04.

What is the length of the South Fork Trail?
The length of the trail is 6.0 miles (9.7 km) or 13,019 steps.

How long does it take to hike the South Fork Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.9 hours in one direction and in 2.2 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.