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.
January 10, 2021
December 11, 2020Closed for eagle nesting . Looks amazing
November 28, 2020November 27, 2020Excellent. 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.
November 22, 2020November 22, 2020Hard to find parking with all the people parking to sled and throw trash on the ground.
November 22, 2020November 22, 2020November 20, 2020Very snowy
October 25, 2020October 24, 2020One of my favorite hikes. I go back for return visits to this peak!
October 18, 2020October 18, 2020October 11, 2020nice trail! the view of the lake at the end is peaceful & there are a bunch of potential picnic spots along the way.
October 11, 2020Nice trail with fall colors, but not many open viewpoints without trees are present.
September 26, 2020August 29, 2020August 29, 2020The 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.
August 28, 2020Excellent
August 24, 2020Clearly marked path. Minimal shade. Great views of big bear lake as the reward for getting to the top. We enjoyed it!
August 24, 2020Nice 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.
August 23, 2020It was hot but still not bad
August 18, 2020Great 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.
August 9, 2020Great out and back trail. Nice view from the top. Nice blend of sun and shade. Clearly marked.
August 8, 2020This 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.
August 1, 2020Bring lots of water and sunscreen. Gentle incline all the way through with great scenery.
August 1, 20208-1-20 Parking closed. Park on street. Easy trail. Ended up being nearly 8 miles.
