Ziplining in Big Bear Lake
Ride nine forest ziplines high above Big Bear on a guided course that starts at 8,400 feet.
AT A GLANCE
Best For
Adventure seekers, couples, families with eligible children and groups
Season
Year-round, weather and operating conditions permitting
Experience
No prior ziplining experience required; participation restrictions apply
Where to Go Ziplining in Big Bear
Action Zipline is the local guided zipline operator. Guests check in through its Big Bear Lake operation and then continue to the mountain course, where an off-road vehicle carries participants about two miles on an unmaintained forest road to the start. The course overlooks Johnson Valley and the surrounding San Bernardino Mountains.
At A Glance
Action Zipline operates a guided Big Bear tour with nine ziplines, a suspension bridge and off-road transportation to its mountain course.
What to Expect
Ziplining in Big Bear is more than arriving at a roadside platform and taking a few quick rides. Action Zipline's course is set in the forest at about 8,400 feet. The experience includes nine ziplines that become progressively longer and faster, a suspension bridge and an off-road ride to reach the mountain course. That remote setting—and the time it takes to get there—is a big part of what makes this different from a short amusement attraction in town.
How to Experience
Reserve a guided tour and plan for roughly three hours from the experience rather than counting only the time spent on the cables. The operator provides the specialized equipment and safety instruction. Once on the course, guides move the group through nine lines and the suspension bridge; riders use the course's hand-braking system and follow guide instructions throughout the tour.
Best Time to Go
Action Zipline advertises year-round tours, but this is an outdoor course at roughly 8,400 feet, so mountain weather matters. Summer can be considerably cooler on the course than down the mountain, while winter requires proper layers and weather can affect operations. Confirm the day's status rather than assuming conditions around Big Bear Lake are identical at the course.
Best Season
Year-round, weather and operating conditions permitting
Know Before You Go
Current operator requirements list a minimum age of 8, a weight range of 65–250 pounds and a maximum height of 6 feet 6 inches. Closed-toe shoes are required. Health and participation restrictions also apply, so review the operator's current rules and waiver before booking rather than waiting until check-in.
Local Insight
This is a half-day-style activity, not a quick ride to squeeze between lunch and another reservation. The remote course is part of the experience: check-in, getting to the site, the off-road transfer and moving a group through nine lines all take time. Leave room around the reservation instead of planning your next stop based on the minutes you expect to spend actually ziplining.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you go ziplining in Big Bear?
Action Zipline operates guided zipline tours from Big Bear Lake on a mountain course reached by an off-road transfer into the forest.
How many ziplines are on the Big Bear tour?
Action Zipline's current tour includes nine ziplines plus a suspension bridge.
How long does Big Bear ziplining take?
Action Zipline lists the full experience at approximately three hours, including transportation time.
Is Big Bear ziplining open in winter?
Action Zipline advertises year-round tours, but weather and operating conditions can affect individual departures.
What are the age and weight limits for Big Bear ziplining?
Current Action Zipline requirements list ages 8 and older and a weight range of 65–250 pounds, along with other participation requirements. Verify the current rules before booking.