Directions and Lodging
Hwy 18 from Lucerne Valley:
- Stay on Hwy 18 into the Big Bear Valley it will turn into North Shore Drive.
- Continue on North Shore, you will pass Paradise, Greenway, Division, and Stanfield Cutoff. The lake will be on your left.
- A short distance you will see the Discovery Center on your right.
- Just past that on your left will be the sign for Meadows Edge Picnic Area. Signs will direct you to the start/finish parking lot.
Hwy 18 from Running Springs:
- Hwy 18 towards Big Bear. When you get to the dam, turn left to continue on Hwy 38 towards Fawnskin.
- The lake will be on your right About 6 ½ miles from the dam you will see the sign for Meadows Edge Picnic Area.
- Turn right. We will have signs directing you to the start/finish parking lot.
Hwy 38 from Redlands:
- Hwy 38 will bring you up the mountain into Big Bear City.
- Turn left on Big Bear Blvd. At the light, which is Greenway, make a right.
- Next stop sign turn left (North Shore).Continue on North Shore, you will pass Division and then Stanfield Cutoff.
- The lake will be on your left. A short distance you will see the Discovery Center on your right.
- Just past that on your left will be the sign for Meadows Edge Picnic Area.
- Signs will direct you to the start/finish parking lot.
REMEMBER: IN MEADOWS EDGE PARKING LOT YOU MUST PARK ON THE PAVEMENT. ALSO A FOREST ADVENTURE PASS MUST BE DISPLAYED IN ALL VEHICLES.
PLEASE OBEY THE PARKING RULES.
Lodging:
- Best Western Big Bear Chateau ~ 909-866-6666 . Mention you are running the Holcomb Valley Trail Run to obtain a discount from this sponsor.
- A Cabin in the Forest ~ 909-584-2545
- CAL-PINE Chalets ~ 909-866-2574
- Wishing Well Motel ~ 909-866-3505
- Robinhood Resorts ~ 909-866-4643
- Motel 6 ~ 909-585-6666
You may also contact the Chamber of Commerce for lodging @ 909-866-4607
Camping:
- Serrano Campground 1-877-444-6777 (located across from the start/finish) (Camping by reservations only)
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