Hike Off the Turkey Series 2025
Big Bear Hiking Adventures – Hike Off the Turkey Series 2025
🍂 Welcome to the Hike Off the Turkey Series
After a day of eating, relaxing, and reconnecting, kickstart your energy with one of Big Bear’s most beloved seasonal traditions.
The Hike Off the Turkey Series is a collection of five guided hikes the weekend after Thanksgiving. We designed them to reset your body, refresh your mind, and return to nature after the big holiday meal. Whether you prefer an easy family outing or a more stimulating mountain climb, we’ve got the perfect post-feast trail for you.
🥾 The Five Hikes
1️⃣ Family-Friendly Woodland Trail Hikes (Easy, 1.5 Hours)
Perfect for families, beginners, and anyone wanting a gentle, scenic stroll through the forest.
- Trail: Woodland Trail
- Difficulty: Easy
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Atmosphere: Relaxed, social, great for kids
- What You’ll See: pines, lake views, wildlife tracks, seasonal foliage
- Time|Dates: 9:00am – 10:30am | Friday 11/28, Saturday 11/29, and Sunday 11/30
These are the hikes your whole group can enjoy: casual, refreshing, and filled with crisp mountain air.
2️⃣ Cougar Crest Trail Hikes (Moderate, 3 Hours)
A more challenging outing for hikers who want to wake up the legs and torch off yesterday’s feast.
- Trail: Cougar Crest
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Duration: 3 hours
- Atmosphere: Adventurous, invigorating, steady climb
- What You’ll See: panoramic lake views, boulder formations, ridge lines
- Time|Date: 12pm – 3:00pm | Friday 11/28 and Saturday 11/29
And if the timing is right, you might even spot climbers scaling towering rock walls along the way.
🎉 Why Join the Hike Off the Turkey Series?
- Re-energize after Thanksgiving
- Move your body at a comfortable pace
- Enjoy crisp fall weather and peaceful forest trails
- Bond with family or meet new hiking friends
- Choose between easy and moderate options
- Add a new tradition to your holiday season
All hikes are guided by Shauna, our experienced, safety-certified guide who keeps the pace steady and the atmosphere welcoming.
📍 What to Bring
- Closed-toe hiking shoes
- Water
- Layered clothing
- Small backpack
- Snacks if desired
- Camera or phone for photos
🦃 Make This Your New Post-Holiday Tradition
Whether you join one hike or all five, the Hike Off the Turkey Series is a refreshing way to step into the season with movement, community, and mountain air.
🔽 Ready to Hike It Off? Reserve Your Spot!
Spaces are limited. Choose your hike and secure your place now.
