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Summary: This is a great area in the San Bernardinos. Unfortunately, the Nature Conservancy has blocked off access to Bluff Lake (you need a permit to enter) but you can still visit the Champion Lodgepole Pine and the gunsight. The Champ sits right off the trail, so if you are just planning to go to the gunsight, you may as well stop in on this very old tree (by So Cal standards, anyway.) The gunsight isn't really all that spectacular, which is perhaps why this trail isn't really traveled very much. You can take it all the way into Siberia Creek Camp, but your hike out is all uphill. This hike loses 500' in elevation and gains it pretty steadily. Still, you can get some really nice views and solitude for an easily accessible trail. Trailhead: From Boulder Bay follow the 18 east to Tulip Lane and merge onto Mill Creek Road. Mill Creek Road becomes 2N10. Follow it past other turnoffs, and after a few miles you will see signs that say Champion Lodgepole. Follow these signs until you reach the trailhead. I would recommend a high clearance vehicle, but 4 wheel drive is not a necessity. Follow 1W11 near the Champion Lodgepole Pine and continue on the Siberia Creek Trail until you see a sign that says the trail is not maintained beyond this point. (Lat:34.21315 Lon:-116.98625) Trail Guides for Gunsight - Siberia Creek Trail: San Bernardino Mountain Trails - 100 Hikes in Southern California by John W. Robinson (Wilderness Press) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Big Bear Discovery Center (909)866-3437 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Allen Riedel, who has posted 123 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Cyclotourist on 9/20/2009 Before today, I haven't been up for about 10 years. It's VERY dry up there now. Meadows are quite brown and many of the ferns are as well. That said, this is one of my favorite hikes. A bit of a drive to get up here. Great biking, too! 
Reviewed by Vasyl on 5/14/2007 A very nice trail. a cougar has been spotted halfway between the Lodgepole pine trailhead and the lodgepole pine.
Reviewed by LN on 9/13/2006 I went Wed Sep 13, 06 and could not reach trailhead due to water over road that I didn't care to test. You can park on the road and walk about 10 minutes to trailhead, but please don't park in the one good turnaround spot by the water.
Reviewed by DarisB on 9/6/2006 My wife and I like this hike very much. We have taken this hike twice with our two dogs. Most recently we were out there Labor Day Weekend (2006). Both times we found some shade and water. There is even a spot where the dogs can take a little swim to cool off (in September). Both times we were on the trail there were not many other people. Perhaps it's because you have to drive a couple miles on a fire road. Any car with a little ground clearance should be fine. We have a 2006 Saturn Vue, which is more car than truck, and we had no trouble getting there. The first trip out there in July we saw a couple deer off the fire road. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, San Bernardino County Hiking, San Bernardino County Trails, San Bernardino County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
