(Seven Summits group hike #2, Bertha Peak)
Today was hike #2 in the Seven Summits of Big Bear series of summer hikes which took us up the Cougar Crest trail to Bertha Peak. If you are not familiar with the Seven Summits of Big Bear check out here. Another great turnout and and even more beautiful day made the hike super enjoyable. In my opinion the Cougar Crest trail is the most enjoyable hike in the valley. It's short enough that even at a leisurely pace you finish the hike before lunch and offers some of the best views of Big Bear Lake to be found.
At the top of Cougar Crest you run into the PCT and from there a short and steep steep hike up an access road that leads to the summit at Bertha Peak.You could also head out the PCT to Canada if you had the time! Great views of the lake to the south and some outstanding views of the Holcomb Valley Pinnacles to the north as well. The Seven Summits of Big Bear hikes are a great way to get out and experience some of the best hiking in Big Bear (or anywhere!) with a great group of people no matter what your ability level is. Check out some pictures from the hike and come out to the next one... #3 Gold Mountain- Saturday, July 2nd at 8am.
(Outstanding views on the Cougar Crest Trail)
(Making the tough push towards the summit)
(Punching the Seven Summits card)
(Looking South from Bertha Peak)
(Looking North from Bertha Peak)
For more information on hiking, biking, running or ANYTHING OUTDOORS in Big Bear Lake check out Open Air Big Bear!
See you out there!
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