Grays Peak Trail [CLOSED] is a 6.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Fawnskin, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This trail closes seasonally for Bald Eagle nesting. Please check here for updates: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=26369&actid=50
There's parking provided at the trailhead.
California Travel and Tourism Commision, P.O. Box 1499 , Sacramento, CA, 95812-1499, Phone: 800-862-2543
Directions from Fawnskin, CA: Travel west on Highway 38 for 0.6-mile to reach the Gray's Peak Trailhead, which is located on the west side of Highway 38, across from the Grout Bay Picnic Ground.
Excellent. Friday after Thanksgiving. We were the first to the peak..only saw...less than 6 or 7 other groups on the way up as we were on our way back. A little ice. Recommend Yaktrax...otherwise perfect.
Hard to find parking with all the people parking to sled and throw trash on the ground.
The trail is a pretty easy climb to the top with a really nice view of Big Bear lake and the mountains including San Gorgonio, Sugar Loaf and Mt San Bernardino. There were a lot of people, many in large groups (10+) who took up most of the trail, were not social distancing and few had masks or put them on when passing. All the mountain bikers sharing the trail were pretty good about warning that they were coming up on us or stopped and let us walk past. Parking along side the road was fine, there seemed to be plenty of safe places to park since the trailhead is closed.
Clearly marked path. Minimal shade. Great views of big bear lake as the reward for getting to the top. We enjoyed it!
Nice easy trail with several peek outs over the lake. Steady gradual incline throughout. Bring water and sunscreen because though there were shaded parts, it’s very hot and dry during the summer.
Great slow incline, our puppy loved it as it is most in the shade. Beware of weather though: forecast was excellent, yet on the way back we were poured on and on top of that heavy hail hit us. Still a great hike.
Great out and back trail. Nice view from the top. Nice blend of sun and shade. Clearly marked.
This is a very pleasant trail, which makes up for the obscured views on top. There is a short scramble to the top -- more like a large log and large rock to get over. Although I did the trail early in the morning, I found there was a good mix of shade and sun on the trail. The trailhead facilities are still closed. The trail was not very crowded, but most of the people on the trail were not wearing face coverings.
Bring lots of water and sunscreen. Gentle incline all the way through with great scenery.
8-1-20 Parking closed. Park on street. Easy trail. Ended up being nearly 8 miles.