Is Big Bear FSR 2N02 (Holcomb Valley) open year-round?

Season: May-Nov (snow closes upper sections Dec-Apr). Always verify current trail status with the managing agency before traveling.

What vehicles are allowed?

Allowed vehicle types: Jeep, UTV, Side-by-side, Truck. Always confirm street-legal and OHV-registration requirements for your state.

USFS · US Forest ServiceEasy (2/5)

Big Bear FSR 2N02 (Holcomb Valley)

Big Bear Lake, CA

Length

23 mi

Season

May-Nov (snow closes upper sections Dec-Apr)

Day-use fee

Permit

Required

Trail difficulty

Easy · 2/5

Rated on PickRV's editorial 1 (novice) to 5 (extreme) scale.

Vehicle types allowed

JeepUTVSide-by-sideTruck

Permit and access

Permit required

California Adventure Pass required ($5/day or $30/year) at trailheads.

Known hazards

Loose rock
Occasional washboard
Cell coverage spotty

Editorial tip

Great beginner overlanding loop. Stop at the Gold Fever Trail interpretive sites — they explain Holcomb's 1860s mining history.

— PickRV editorial team

Official managing-agency source

Trail conditions, permit rates, and seasonal closures change. Always verify the current state of this trail with the managing agency before you ride.

US Forest Service page

https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf

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Questions about Big Bear FSR 2N02 (Holcomb Valley)

Is Big Bear FSR 2N02 (Holcomb Valley) open year-round?: Season: May-Nov (snow closes upper sections Dec-Apr). Always verify current trail status with the managing agency before traveling.
Do I need a permit to ride Big Bear FSR 2N02 (Holcomb Valley)?: Yes — California Adventure Pass required ($5/day or $30/year) at trailheads.
What vehicles are allowed?: Allowed vehicle types: Jeep, UTV, Side-by-side, Truck. Always confirm street-legal and OHV-registration requirements for your state.

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California rules · last verified 2026-05-10

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Min driver age: 21+ std · 25+ Class A
Gravel roads: Permit required
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