
Big Bear at Big Bear Frontier Resort
I found a super deal for Big Bear Frontier Resort. It was just a little over what hostel was going to charge me for a private room. I reserved it.

I found a super deal for Big Bear Frontier Resort. It was just a little over what hostel was going to charge me for a private room. I reserved it.

I was the last out of camp this morning. The plan is to go to a campsite only one-half mile from highway 18, which is the access point to Big Bear.

I arrived at the Arrastre Camp at the end of the day. Much to my shock and dismay, a large Boy Scout Troop was coming in to spend the night. OUCH!

I arrived at Mission Camp about 4:30 PM. There were quite a few hikers here and more came in. This area is a forest with real trees. No more desert terrain!

About 12:30, I arrived at Mission Creek and the first of 21 raging creek crossings. No doubt about it. My feet will be clean after this.

I decided to camp at Whitewater Preserve. Well, dumb me didn’t read the comments in Far Out or scrutinize the map. I had to cross a raging river twice.

For the first time this hike, I really felt the desert heat. I was conserving water. A little after noon, I filled up and drank a liter.

It’s back to the trail and goodbye to Jeanine and the General (her husband). At noon, they drove me to Black Mountain Road and even up it a couple of miles.

I got up at 7:30 and just hung out with Jeanine and the General in Idyllwild at their house. Today is a zero day. No hiking.

I slept in this morning since I didn’t have far to go. Today, I’ll be going to Mama Jeanine’s home. Her and her husband are hosting me for two days.
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