Skyline Drive 2N10

Skyline Drive 2N10 is the unofficial name for USFS Road 2N10 that begins just west of Big Bear village off Mill Creek road, and heads south into the mountains, then east along the ridge line behind Big Bear Village and Snow Summit, and eventually re-enters the valley in the upper Moonridge area.

This little adventure is a vehicle off road safari through one of the most beautiful parts of our Big Bear mountains. You don’t need a four wheel drive, but a 2 wheel drive vehicle with good ground clearance is recommended.

This scenic loop is a well maintained dirt road about 9 to 10 miles long. It can be driven straight through in about an hour or so, but plan on giving yourself plenty of time to occasionally stop to picnic, take photos, or just admire the views. There is a lot to see on this high country venture. Parts of Skyline Drive 2N10 are along the 8,000 ft ridge line providing spectacular panoramic views of San Gorgonio, the Santa Ana river, and Big Bear lake. On a clear day you can see all the way to Los Angeles and even Catalina island. Don’t leave your camera home on this adventure.

A Forest Service Adventure Passes are required if you plan on stopping along the way. As of September 2016, forest visitors parked in standard amenity recreation fee sites in the four southern California national forests must display a valid recreation pass. This includes sites on the Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres and San Bernardino National Forests. Such is the once great state of California.

Skyline Drive is closed at the intersection with the Coyote Trail moving east. This Forest Service closure is the result of a recent wild fire. Caution should be taken, as this road is frequently used by 4×4’s, Dirt Bikes, Mountina Bikers and hikers alike.

Skyline Drive Trailmap

Skyline Drive is part of the South Shore Trail Network.