Big Bear Hike Club tackled Arctic Point — but how did it go?

Big Bear Hike Club set its sights on Arctic Point — a rugged 8,336-foot summit in the San Bernardino Mountains — for Sunday, August 23, marking it as a first for the group[1]. The peak sits on the Sierra Club's coveted 100 Peaks Section list, a bucket-list challenge for Southern California hikers[1]. Whether the club reached the top, how many members showed up, and what the experience was like could not be confirmed at the time of publication.

The outing was never meant to be a walk in the park. The club warned participants to expect wayfinding, bushwhacking, and scrambling along the approximately 5–6 mile route[1]. Members carpooled from an 8:00 AM meetup at Cougar Crest Trailhead, with boots on the ground at the actual trailhead by 8:30 AM[1]. Getting there required navigating dirt roads, and the club recommended a high-clearance vehicle for the approach along Holcomb Valley Road[1].

What we're still waiting on

Summit success, turnout, and participant impressions are all unconfirmed. Big Bear News has reached out to Big Bear Hike Club for post-hike details. Anyone who made the trip is encouraged to share their experience by sending a direct message to the club on Facebook. We'll update this story when more information becomes available.