Cabin 89 Trail

Cabin 89 Trail is a 4-mile out-and-back hike in the Mountaintop Ranger District of San Bernardino National Forest in California. The trail rises from a low point of 6,966 feet to a high of 7,543 feet, a total elevation gain of 571 feet, and is rated moderate. It is managed by the Forest Service. The route is natural-surface and accessible, according to the Forest Service's trail status, so it works for hikers looking for a straightforward walk with a climb built in. The trail's accessible status makes it a practical option for a broader range of visitors. The most comfortable stretch for a hike is summer. Typical averages from the nearby Big Bear Lake weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 50°F, and the station sits several hundred feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the ridge run cooler. Winter is cold, with typical highs around 46°F and lows near 24°F from December through February. Pine Knot and Pine Knot Reroute both lie about 0.3 miles away. Nightmare Tower and Boulder Group Camp are each about 1.2 miles off.