bp-guy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I am leaving tomorrow to Big Bear and would like to know if anyone has a faster route other than what Mapquest gives me. I was told there is a back route that has a full freeway up there as opposed to a 2 lane road. My wife gets motion sickness pretty easy so that needs to be taken into consideration as well. Here is the Mapquest route from San Diego- 15 to 215 215 to 10 10 to 30 30 to 330 330 to 18 18 to Big Bear Miles- 151 Time- 2 hours 50 minutes Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocean's 4 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 From the way you are coming that is the fastest way. We usually go the back route from where I live, but that would be 50 miles out of your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 i have been thatway to go to lake arrowhead up the 18.. i think thats the only way up there.. If you want to have some fun and go 4 wheelin i know of this kick a$$ fireroad that runs down the backside of the mountain lol.. Looking at google maps. it looks like 330/18 is the only way to big bear lake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp-guy Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) How are the roads? bunch of turns or fairly straight? Thanks for the fast replies. Hey Nick, as you can see I got my computer all virus free and running again. Thanks for the help. Edited August 8, 2008 by bp-guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 sweet.. glad i could be of assistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian73 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 How are the roads? bunch of turns or fairly straight? Thanks for the fast replies. Hey Nick, as you can see I got my computer all virus free and running again. Thanks for the help. Bunch of windy turns on 18. My daughter got sick last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Best way for you would be 15n 215n 10e 30 towards highland exit san bernardino ave, go straight through san bernardino ave to lugonia turn left lugonia turns into state rte 38 right up to big bear, its the way we get our cranes up there when needed. Stop by barton flats (just past angelus oaks) for a beer were camping up there fri night. It's by FAR the straightest route. You will come in on airport side of town (east) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp-guy Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Best way for you would be 15n 215n 10e 30 towards highland exit san bernardino ave, go straight through san bernardino ave to lugonia turn left lugonia turns into state rte 38 right up to big bear, its the way we get our cranes up there when needed. Stop by barton flats (just past angelus oaks) for a beer were camping up there fri night. It's by FAR the straightest route. You will come in on airport side of town (east) That's the route I was looking for. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noozeyeguy Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 You're probably already enroute (or there) but FYI you can skip the 10 altogether. Just take the 215 N thru San Berdoo to the 30 E, then either go via the 38 or the 330/18 into Big Bear. FWIW I think the 330/18 route is quicker, the 38 route takes you around Rim of the World into Big Bear and is a longer route but less twisty-turny. Whichever way you go, you're still climbing to about 7000' on two-lane roads (at some point). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 You're probably already enroute (or there) but FYI you can skip the 10 altogether. Just take the 215 N thru San Berdoo to the 30 E, then either go via the 38 or the 330/18 into Big Bear. FWIW I think the 330/18 route is quicker, the 38 route takes you around Rim of the World into Big Bear and is a longer route but less twisty-turny. Whichever way you go, you're still climbing to about 7000' on two-lane roads (at some point). That would add about 10 miles if the 38 was the route, you are speaking of the 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noozeyeguy Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 That would add about 10 miles if the 38 was the route, you are speaking of the 18 Yer right, too many numbers to remember... I spend too much time on the road, it all starts looking the same after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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