Start at the Mormon Rock Fire Station. Hike a short trail to see the Mormon Rock, formed from pink sandstone. The trail is part of a path followed by Mormons traveling westward in 1851.
Drive along the Cajon Pass Overlook. Use binoculars to search the cliffs for hawks, ravens and white-throated swifts.
Follow the south shore of Silverwood Lake. Stop at the lake for trout fishing or hit the beach for some swimming. Picnic areas and hiking trails are also available if you want to spend time enjoying this area.
Travel east on State Highway 18 past Crestline to the Heaps Peak Arboretum. Take a hike along their wooded trail to enjoy the views and look for wildlife. Look north for a glimpse of the Mojave Desert.
Reach 7,112 feet as you drive east to Lakeview Point. Begin your descent along the "Arctic Circle," ending at Big Bear Dam. Drive east on State Highway 38 along the north shore of Big Bear Lake. Call (800) 424-4232 for lodging and recreational activities around Big Bear.
Head southeast from Big Bear City and begin an 8,443-foot climb to Onyx Summit, Southern California's highest paved road. View 11,499-foot Mt. San Gorgonio, the tallest peak in Southern California, as you make your descent.
Cross the Santa Ana River and enjoy the breathtaking views along the Santa Ana River Valley as you drive to the end of the scenic byway at the Mill Creek Ranger Station.
