Unique Ways to View Colors!

Aspens, maples, oaks, and more show off their bright reds, yellows, and oranges in the autumn months - about mid to late September through late October - and viewing them is as easy as taking a stroll through the neighborhood, or as exciting as soaring through the air on a scenic helicopter tour!

Take A Walk!

Big Bear's forested neighborhoods offer a real treat for autumn color seekers. From your lodge or vacation rental, head out the front door and take an easy stroll around the block. Deciduous trees can be found growing throughout Big Bear, so fall foliage will be brightening every area in the Valley this season!

Hop On A Bike!

If you're more of a two-wheel type of adventurer, grab your bike - or rent from one of our top bike shops (see bottom) - and explore the town, don't forget your camera!

Ultimate Alpine Playground

From scaling a 30-foot climbing wall and soaring through the air on a zip line to bouncing on an oversized trampoline and sifting through sand to find fossils, Snow Summit’s Basecamp Activities let you soak in the alpine scenery as the green leaves transform into vibrant shades of gold, orange, red, and yellow.

Ride To The Peaks

Ascend to the mountain peaks with the Scenic Sky Chair! Enjoy a lift straight to very top of Snow Summit - passing by the beautiful fall colored leaves all while you kick back and relax. And, whether you're gazing at beautiful autumn colored leaves or the valley and it's mirror like lake below - there's no doubt your autumn season will be unforgettable!

Zip Through The Trees!

Glide through the pines on a high-flying 9-line zipline course. Each October, Action Zipline offers an added fall season bonus with Pumpkin Smash Tours each Saturday of the month.

Get Above It All!

Take flight and see the Valley's crimson and yellow hues from the skies with Helicopter Big Bear! You'll get bird's eye views of Big Bear Valley, the Mojave Desert, San Gorgonio, the Santa Ana Canyon, and much much more! All tours leave from Big Bear City Airport.

Swing at Altitude

Take in the fall colors with a round at Bear Mountain Golf Course, where vibrant foliage lines the fairways. Tee times are available daily through the end of October.

Set Sail!

Take in Big Bear's colorful changing leaves this fall right from the water aboard one of three lake tour experiences. Tours are lead by certified captains who will share the Valley's history and interesting facts while exploring beautiful coves and shorelines, some only visible from on the water.

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