From the high desert floor flush with Joshua trees, Yucca, and crisp blue skies to the green forest of Big Bear, Burns Canyon, also known as Arrastre Creek, is an odyssey waiting for you in Southern California. Rich with history, particularly if you start at the south end and take in Pioneertown, travel through the famous Rose Mine, and find the rare Redwood trees, this trail makes for a great gateway for an epic overland trip close to home. This is the perfect get-away for a day or days when combined with the other amazing trails this area has to offer.

Gold Mountain Trail, 3N69, is one of those names all Southern California offroaders know. For many, it was their first rock crawling trail. For others, it is their next ambitious goal. Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, near Big Bear Lake, this easily accessed rock crawling trail takes you up and into the mountain range of SoCal, cresting over 8,000 feet above sea level before dropping you near the history-rich Holcomb Valley. Along this scenic wonderland, the trail offers fantastic views of Big Bear Lake, the bustling mountain village below, and the towering San Gorgonio Mountain.

The trail was established in the 1860s during the Big Bear gold rush to facilitate mining operations. Today, the obstacles bring people to this historic trail. With two waterfalls, a rock garden, and several hard corners, this trail tests driver skills and vehicle capability. There is no doubt why Jeep picked this trail as one of its legendary Jeep Badge Of Honor Trails.

3N16 provides a scenic, enjoyable drive for all off-road enthusiasts. At roughly 26 miles, this overland trail will take you through the backwoods of the San Bernardino National Forest. Along with some great views, 3N16 also has a historic route for which more information can be found at Big Bear Discovery Center or Gold Fever Trail's trail review. 3N16 is the main connector between most of the trails in Big Bear, including Holcomb Creek, Dishpan Springs, John Bull, White Mountain, Gold Mountain, and many more. Just be warned that there are several water crossings along this trail that can swell up in flash flood conditions. While snow on this trail can get over 5 feet deep in the winter. Please plan accordingly and travel in pairs.

One of the must-do offroad trails in Southern California and maybe even the United States, 3N10 - John Bull is a legendary trail in the offroad community and offers an amazing rock-crawling experience to all users. Often used as a trial run for larger trips such as to the Rubicon or the Dusy-Ershim, this Jeep Badge of Honor trail will test a vehicle to its breaking point. John Bull features large boulders over 36 inches round, loose rocks that love to bend sheet metal, and big trees that seem to jump out of nowhere and kiss your vehicle, leaving behind body damage scars that make for epic campfire stories. If looking for a unique and challenging trail within Big Bear's Holcomb Valley, John Bull will certainly fill the void.

Comfortably nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest, Holcomb Creek is a challenging rock-crawling trail that has attracted visitors for decades. It is a Jeep Badge of Honor Trail, and for good reason. It is one of the most demanding trails in the Big Bear Mountain range and provides perhaps the best rock crawling of them all. While traveling the trail, expect everything from water crossings to extensive rock gardens with rocks the size of small cars. You can also expect challenging hill climbs and fantastic views of Holcomb Creek and the Pacific Crest Hiking Trail. Over the years, this trail has claimed many vehicles and should not be underestimated. People often exit this trail with their hopes and vehicles destroyed. If you think you and your vehicle have what it takes to complete this epic 4x4 adventure, then air down your tires, engage those lockers, and be prepared to make unforgettable memories while earning your badge!