Knickerbocker Road

Knickerbocker Road is a short, moderate mountain biking route in California's San Bernardino National Forest, within the Mountaintop Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the ride is an out-and-back of about half a mile, with a total climb of 271 feet up to 7,078 feet. The route begins near 7,061 feet and peaks at 7,078 feet, with the steepest stretch around 0.16 miles in at about 13% grade. It is a quick climb rather than a long ride, and the trail geometry makes it easy to pair with a visit to other spots in the area. Summer and early fall are the mildest times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Big Bear Lake weather station put July highs around 80°F and September highs around 73°F, with winter highs near 46°F. That station sits roughly 325 feet below the road's high point, so temperatures up top run slightly cooler. Towne Trail is about 0.1 mile away, and the Knickerbocker Road 2N08 section is about half a mile off. Climbers can head to Snow Summit Boulders, about 1.1 miles away, and Big Bear Lake Recreation Area is roughly 1.9 miles away.