Burns Canyon Road

Challenging ride uphill or downhill. We like to start at the the Big Bear Discovery Center in Fawnskin, ride part of Holcomb Valley and then finish at Pappy and Harriet’s to soak in some Pioneer Town movie history, live music and good food. Beautiful Big Bear views. There may be some water crossings. Expect some sand (sometimes deep sand) the first few miles above Rim Rock and one rock garden about mid-ride. Combine this ride with Clarks Grade or Wildrose Canyon and you will have plenty of dirt.

Route Stats

Length (miles)	41
Duration (hours)	4.0
Technical Difficulty / Terrain (1-10)	7.5 – Offroad – difficult in spots
Elevation Change (feet)	2,948
Scenic / Historic (1-10)	8
Two-Up Friendly	No

Important Note About The Routes:

We have made our best efforts to supply informative routes. PLEASE USE YOUR DISCRETION and JUDGEMENT. Conditions change rapidly and can vary significantly for each ride due to weather, fire, daylight/time of year, road construction, and many other variables. There is no substitute for your personal judgement. Only you know your capabilities, physical condition on the day of the ride, and the preparation, condition, and capability of your motorcycle.

For these reasons, BMW MoR always “pre-rides” a given route for our shop rides even if we have done that ride many times before. The very definition of Adventure riding involves managing your body (physical and emotional) and your motorcycles mechanical condition while enjoying the adventure. Be prepared and make good decisions on whether to turn around or skip sections of rides as conditions warrant.

Use these tracks and routes as a planning tool to add or subtract or modify to your suit your time, abilities, and environmental conditions.