Big Bear Lake Guided Hiking Tour with Sunset Champagne

Forest hike, lake views, and champagne on the dock as the sun sets

A guided hiking tour in Big Bear Lake combines an advanced-to-moderate forest hike with spectacular lake views and ends on a private dock at Pine Knot Marina, where you watch the sunset with complimentary champagne: one bottle for every two guests. The hike takes roughly two hours, and a local guide explains the region's flora and fauna along the way. Sugar-free sodas are provided for children.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and sunset champagne toast

• Meet at Knickerbocker parking area
• Hike up dirt road into forest
• Enjoy lake views during hike
• Return to vehicles after hike
• Drive to private marina dock
• Enjoy sunset with champagne toast

The experience

You meet at the Knickerbocker parking area and hike up a dirt road into the forest, gaining elevation as the lake views open up. The trail is advanced to moderate, with the steepest section early on. If you want to adjust the difficulty before the sunset portion, the guide can discuss options beforehand. The hike itself runs about two hours, moving at a pace that lets you take in the scenery without rushing.

After you return to the parking area, it's a two-minute drive to Pine Knot Marina, where the real wind-down begins. You step onto the private dock with your group and settle in to watch the sunset over the water. The guide provides one bottle of champagne for every two people booked, and if children are along, sugar-free sodas are on hand instead. This is not a rushed moment. You have time to sit, talk and let the day settle.

What’s included

• A local nature guide leading the hike and explaining the region's plants and wildlife.
• one bottle of champagne for every two guests (or sugar-free sodas for children).
• private dock access at Pine Knot Marina for the sunset.
• roughly two hours of guided hiking with lake views.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 13 May 2027

AgesAdult (18 to 54 years) · Senior (55 to 75 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Amber Holloway

Is this one for you?The hike climbs steadily at the start and requires a moderate fitness level, so it suits hikers comfortable with elevation gain and uneven terrain. The champagne and dock time afterward give you a full arc to the day, exertion followed by stillness, rather than ending tired at the parking lot.

Traveler reviews

4.75★★★★★★★★★★

4 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult is the hike in Big Bear Lake on this tour?

The trail is advanced to moderate, with the hardest climbing at the start. If you want to make it easier before the sunset portion, you can ask the guide about adjustments when you book.

What happens after the hike ends?

You drive separately to Pine Knot Marina (two minutes away), where you board the private dock to watch the sunset with champagne provided by the guide.

Is champagne included for everyone on the tour?

Yes. The guide provides one bottle of champagne for every two guests booked. Children receive sugar-free sodas instead.

What is the local guide able to tell you about Big Bear Lake?

The guide explains the region's flora and fauna as you hike, adding context to the forest and lake landscape you're moving through.