Full drive to Big Bear CA after first snow storm 2020 in 4K
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- Опубліковано 20 лис 2020
- Nov 9 2020
Big Bear Lake is located in the San Bernardino Mountains and is an easy drive from most areas in southern California. It is about 93 miles northeast of Los Angeles, an approximate 2 hour, and 10 minute drive depending on traffic and road conditions. From Beverly Hills it is approximately a 2 hour, 20 minute drive and from the City of San Bernardino (29 miles) - depending on traffic it is a 40 to 45 minute drive up the mountain.
There are three roads that lead in and out of the Big Bear Valley.
Front way: If you are driving on the I-10 or the CA-210 Freeways you can choose between the CA-330 which becomes the CA-18 through Running Springs and Deer Lick or proceed towards Redlands and take the CA-38 through Mentone.
CA-38 usually has less traffic, but the CA-330 is quicker. On busy weekends and during snow storms CA-38 may be a better choice.
There is some confusion about the CA-18 which starts at Running Springs and continues into Big Bear Lake. When you arrive at the bridge over the Big Bear Lake Dam, the CA-18 continues straight ahead and this section of the road is called CA-18/Big Bear Blvd. This dual name continues through the Town of Big Bear Lake past the Stanfield Cut-Off towards Big Bear City, and when you reach Greenway the CA-18 turns left on Greenway and then turns right where it becomes just the CA-18 again. It then continues down the back side of the mountain to Lucerne.
Some people prefer to take the back road because the drive out of the mountain is shorter. To go this way, take the CA-18 to Lucerne and then go west towards Hesperia until you reach Bear Valley Road. Take the Bear Valley Road until you reach the 1-15 South.
All the roads leading to Big Bear offer some pretty spectacular vistas, especially CA-330/CA-18 - there are numerous turn-outs where you can stop to enjoy the different views, on a clear day you can see all the way to the ocean. Other views are picture perfect with layers of mountains that look amazingly like a background in a Da Vinci painting.
On the way to Big Bear you will pass through the town of Running Springs, and then Deer Lick. Shortly after that you will pass by the Snow Valley Ski and Snowboard Resort. Approximately 11 miles later you will arrive at the traffic light at Big Bear Lake Dam, continue straight ahead over the new bridge for Big Bear Lake or turn left onto North Shore Drive if you are staying in Fawnskin.
When travelling to the mountains in the winter months, you are required to carry chains even if it isn't snowing at the time (if Highway Patrol stops you and you don’t have chains you will be asked to turn around and purchase them before you return). If it is snowing there will be police road blocks set up on the highway and they will make you pull over and put your chains on. If you have 4-wheel drive and mud & snow rated tires they will look in your car to make sure you have chains but probably won't require you put them on. Don’t forget to keep a flashlight, water, snacks and extra blankets in the car - just in case there is a traffic delay due to a storm.
The original Big BearDam was built by men in the days of wagon drivers and twenty mule teams. My Dad’s grandfather, Alex Henderson, was one of those twenty mule team drivers who drove the wagon loads of cement from Colton up the Cushing grade to Crestline, then across the Rim to Big Bear to build that first dam. Holcomb Valley and gold was discovered by Dad’s cousin’s great great grand dad. Bill Holcomb. And his cousin, Bill Holcomb was Dad’s cousin. Dad was Don Henderson who owned Timberlane Homes, Inc. in Running Springs for many years. Other Henderson’s were once Mayor and Alex was on the first Fire Dept. of San Bernardino. Others were on first Sheriff and then Police Dept’s. As well. Lots of history of both Mtns. And the Valley, from first Wagon train days . Lots of wonderful memories today! Thanks for your video!
Remembering Dad, who passed from this world Feb. 21, 2018 at just over 100 years of age. We miss you so much, Dad! ❤
Home sweet home! Raised there from the mid 1940’s to the mid 80’s then back in the late 80’s to early 90’s. Up often to care for property until sold to Lulu Bell’s Bakery/ Coffee shop. Sure miss it, but not chains and digging out and crazy drivers! Please be careful ! The life you save may be yours, your family’s or one of my old friend’s! 🤗
Ty for posting this! I'm driving to GVL/Big Bear next week and I'm trying to see what the roads are like
You're welcome this is the 330 hwy route and we are working on the 38 hwy route from the past storm which is a bit longer but less curves and less traffic, carry your chains and have a safe travel.
@@CaliforniaPlaces one question I saw that there are zones for installation of the Chains. Will I also see areas to remove the chains once up by BB or GVL?
Yes the installation area is always stablished by the snow chains check point before go up, and to remove it when you go down is up to you but usually is passing the check point....if you drive AWD car , truck or suv and is not too much snow on the road is ok to drive without chains BUT on our experience always install them and keep it all the time, some streets are not clean from snow as the main roads/hwy and are very slippery and you will see cars stuck or crashed and you'll feel better to not be you.
I lived in big bear for 3 years amazeing place to live worked at one of the fast food places then the winters got a little rough moved back to l a
wonderful video !! I hope more video post on youtube.so,we can see more San Bernardino cities all
Thank you.
Glad you enjoy it!
I bet they made some people car sick by speeding up the trip up 330 to Running Springs!
I went to Big Bear more than 5 times ( winter , summer , octoberfest, 4th of July , since 2012 ... It is time to go visit news places !
No. Big bear is nice ..but also try lake Tahoe they both equally fun
@@anastasiasanchez7852 I went to Tahoe already in 2015 in august and I love it
It isn’t The Big Bear Mtns. It is The San Bernardino Mountains! Duh!
Love the music:)
I haven't been to the house in about 3 years. 330 looks so much different (colors) but so much the same
Great quality! What camera and mount do you use?
The osmo action and a hand made mount
Great video. What month and day did you make it?
Thank you! ..... on Nov 9th 2020 right after first snow storm
Off topic a bit, but I’m planning on going to snow valley next week. You think chains would be required for that destination?
Hi! Don't think so, no rains or storms for next week so Not necessary but Carry them with you just in case
@@CaliforniaPlaces thank you sooo much!
Have you been in December? We’re planning to go for the first time somewhere in December but don’t know how the conditions are for that month since it’s the winter month
Yes we've been in December in Big Bear.... right now there's snow in the streets and hills and is Cold...if it rains/snows before your trip it will be a lot of snow...Traffic...travelers....tourist....but it's worth it cause the scenery is beautiful+ the experience...be prepared with snow chains so you can drive any street safely.....check our video THE VILLAGE BIG BEAR so you can see the conditions in December....NOTE: You can check the live view webcams in Big Bear for actual conditions and keep checking the weather websites for better planing
Going in March for a honeymoon will snow chains be required? How’s the drive during winter months?
Hi congrats! by March maybe still snowing, be prepared with chains cause the snow chech point up there, the only way that is not necessary to use them is if the last snow was 1 week before, by that time all the roads up there are very narrow cause snow on the sides and in some drive points the snow in the asphalt is thick and snow trucks can't remove it at all so is icy and slippery..keep checking the weather all the time but it stressing to think .
SOLUTION: We highly recommend you to buy your chains, install it in your house 2 or 3 times in the nice weather (practice, practice) and drive the car around the block so you'll feel how is to drive with chains and what speed (usually 25-30 mph) Up there just install it drive wherever you want.... you'll see a lot cars stuck on the roads cause they think it wasn't necessary.... Enjoy your honeymoon!
Do you know if snow chains are still required if you have AWD
Yes cause an AWD can't drive through icy roads, we highly recommend carry chains always even if you don't need it
What is the max. speed after installing chains?
25-30 mph if you do more it's very noisy in your car or you can damage your tires or body car, use turn outs to let other cars to pass you, no worries about other drivers speed, trust me you will have a secure drive and enjoyable trip than those who don't use chains.
Planing to drive up to big bear for my California trip but is it required to have a all wheel drive ? To go here ?
Only in snow conditions and if check point are installed...at this moment there's no more snow on the roads and looks like no more rains/storms in the next coming 2 weeks
Good Shizzle bruh
going to big bear next week. do you recommend me driving my Mustang GT. we'll it be safe to drive in the snow with chains??
Definitely recommended.....we always drive with chains it's slow but never been in troubles
@@CaliforniaPlaces thank you i appreciate it 👍
Is there any place before heading out to the mountain to get chains installed ?
We don't recommend install chains before snow check point cause after that drive is 25-30 mph to slow for a long hill, carry your chains and at the check point there are always some nice guys that they can install it for you $$$
Just get your chains at any auto parts store BEFORE you head out, and return them if you end up not using them, the workers know what's up.
I’m going to big bear tomorrow and they are expecting a storm ⛈ , I have an suv awd would I still need chains ⛓
Yes you'll need it, snow chains check point will be installed , there are icy roads at this point and an AWD still slipping, we highly recommend to install your chains to do a safe trip and enjoy the snow.
why did you detach the chains near the end of the video?
For this reasons:
- Cause you can't drive more that 25-30 Mph on Highway or Freeways
- it feels very bumpy
- you can damage your car or truck
- not sure if its illegal but police or highway patrol can stop you if you're far from snow areas driving with snow chains
Hey!! I’m really scared I’ll get carsick is it true that it’s as scary as everyone says it is?
Is scary when you drive without snow chains cause the slippery road and having no control over your car is terrifying.....we always install 'em on the check point for better travel... never been in an accident but always watched cars out the roads with scared faces😬.....drive safe and enjoy 🌨️🌨️
@@CaliforniaPlaces alrighty🙌 thank you !! Praying I don’t get carsick
I plan on going tomorrow do yo think there will be any snow like this or at least enough for sledding a small hill
Yes that's for sure, we saw the "chains required on mountain areas" Advice on freeways don't forget yours.
Is it safe to keep your engine on but on park when installing chains?
Yes it's safe, we recommend to install chains on the check point areas
@@CaliforniaPlaces And did you switch gears constantly?
When is stick Yes... a lot .... average speed limit 15-25 due curves
Hi! Would i need chains on tires to go this saturday?
We highly recommend to carry chains at this time...Caltran clean the main roads after each snowfall but not streets completely and some parts are very slippery.
Hola donde puedo obtener las cadenas ? vivo en Imperial Valley
Walmart, autozone, O'Reilly autoparts and gas stations close to the mountains
Gracias 🙏
What song was that 25 mins in?
Name of the Song : Here when you're gone by Fleurs Douces ua-cam.com/video/pQWpRQgpVh0/v-deo.html
what is the date of your video?
Exactly from Nov 9 2020...a year ago
Do you know if there is snow right know?
Not right now (Dec/15/2020)
My cabin at 1:21:10. Looks snowed in a bit.
Perfect view👏🌨️
imma rob that place now that i know ur hardly there
I wanna go there
Season is comming be prepared,,,We recommend at the beginning Nov-Dec
When do you recommend we put chains on the cars ?
Hi usually Caltrans install a spot for installation before the high snow or danger icy zones, but you can do it before if you don't feel safe on the road, the bad thing is that you can't drive more than 25-30 mph.
Which one isn’t scary I hear a lot of ppl tlk about there’s a scary rd
Is more scary how people drive
@@CaliforniaPlaces oh wow
How long ago was this video from?
2 weeks ago from first storm
Do you happen to know how much they were selling the chains for
So beautiful, to bad the state is so screwed up, and only going to get worse. Wish I'd moved there 30 years ago, just so beautiful. Thanks for the video, enjoyed it .