Big Bear Fall Colors Hiking Tour

Discover Big Bear’s fall colors on a guided hike. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and families. Enjoy scenic trails and vibrant foliage.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Big Bear Lake - Join a local guide for a delightful fall colors hike in Big Bear! Guests will be met at one of several picturesque autumn spots. During October and early November, the fall colors in Big Bear Valley are truly spectacular. The guide is eager to share favorite hidden trails, along with fascinating Big Bear history and stories about…
What's Included
  • Hiking poles available upon request
  • Licensed in-person guide
What's Not Included
  • I advise guests to bring their own walking shoes, sunscreen, water and sunglasses.
Additional Information

This hiking tour is undoubtedly the best way to witness the stunning fall colors in southern California. Discovering the ideal hiking spots in Big Bear Lake during the fall can be challenging, but with Big Bear Lake’s expert hiking guide, you can enjoy the ultimate leaf-peeping adventure. This is a fantastic outdoor experience for nature enthusiasts and…

Location
840 Elm St
Elm Street
The meet-up location is the corner of Elm Street and Switzerland. Please park on the street, not in a driveway if you arrive before me. We will drive around the corner to where the trailhead parking is. I will be in a grey Jeep SUV.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jrr347
Nov 2, 2025
Great Fall Colors Hike at Big Bear Lake - We had a great hike near Big Bear Lake with Amber Holloway to see the amazing Fall colors. Amber did a great job picking a hike with the right combination of technical challenges and beautiful scenery including amazing Fall colors and Big Bear Lake. She patiently answered all my questions and pointed out many interesting sites on the hike. She tailors the hike to the participants' abilities and interests so it should be great for everyone from serious hikers to families with kids and grandparents. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Southern California.
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Josienr594
Oct 25, 2025
Beautiful hike! - I had a great time with Amber on our hike! Amber is very nice and knowledgeable about nature. She found great spots to stop to make Beautiful pictures! I would definitely recommend booking your next adventure with Amber. Thank you!
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Ryanne_m
Sep 29, 2025
A walk in the woods is very healing - Everything was easy & beautiful. Tour guide a long time resident & very knowledgeable about the trees/plants & the area in general A
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Mika_c
Sep 22, 2025
Fantastic Fall Hike for Families - Easy instructions, fun and knowledgeable guide plus her dog made the hike even more fun! Highly recommend…
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Robc1234
Sep 17, 2025
Hike with Area Expert - Amber has the advantage as she was born and raised in the area. She knows and has hiked these trails for years with guests, or just out with her dog enjoying nature and the changing seasons. She leads tours all year round and is able to customize hikes according to your skill level. Her knowledge of local history and plants along the trails is great and brings an added dimension to an outdoor experience. She is always on time and is both kind, sensitive to her guests needs for periodic breaks and conversational along the way. I would highly recommend her for a short or long hike, easy or moderate.
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Travel66509468025
Nov 8, 2024
A Tree-Loving Photographer's Dream! - Amber is not only friendly and knowledgeable, but she also recognizes the beauty of the surroundings and happily allows time to pause and take photos, pointing out particularly good spots. As a photographer, I greatly appreciated this! I highly recommend this and any other tour by her.
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Brendahanrath
Nov 5, 2024
Amber knows the mountains! Great hike - Amber really knows the mountains! She’s very friendly and very informative. She has lived in the mountains almost her whole life. Turns out all of the hiking trails around Big Bear are closed due to the Line fire recently in Running Springs. We did not know that and we were lucky enough to book with Amber who knew where there were some hiking trails open for us to take a nice two hour hike. Otherwise we would have not had any idea where to go or how to do a hike. The hike was a good pace however she knew where to stop for some good photo opportunities and a break here and there to grab some water. We got to see many of the leaves changing although she says it’s better mid October and we were the first weekend in November. I highly recommend her and her tour. Her tours are dog friendly and family friendly as well. !!
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Cindyhw78ex
Oct 28, 2024
In wonder - She knew the wild life animals in the area and was great with pets tagging along. There where beautiful pictures taken and the view was spectacular.
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Adventure_echo
Sep 6, 2024
The BEST way to see fall colors in Big Bear! - If you're visiting big bear and you want to see some fall colors Amber's hike is absolutely the way to do it. She took me to the best spots with beautiful golden trees that I never would have found on my own. I took so many pictures, it was so beautiful. And besides knowing the best spots Amber knows all about the plants and animals and history of the area and talking with her makes the hike so much more immersive and memorable. I highly recommend this hike with Amber!
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Kirstent614
Aug 23, 2024
Hiking with a Local! - I am SO GLAD I booked with Amber! She grew up in these mountains and knows every inch of them. So nice to experience nature with somebody who knows where they are, safety factors and interesting facts about the area in which you are hiking. I'll definitely be booking again🙌
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