Arrowhead/Big Bear lakes route
This Is a nice circuit from the Palm Springs area to drive over a day, can be driven in a leisurely 5-7 hours with a stop for lunch. Lots of curves and switchbacks, gorgeous views and opportunities to let the flat 6 in my 997 Carrera GTS bark. Plenty of places to stop and enjoy the views, with not too much traffic, although my wife and I drove this route in late March, before the summer traffic was present. A spectacular piece of highway, CA 18, leaving San Bernardino for Lake Arrowhead, with some very cool switchbacks and vistas above you on the ascent. Good for the GTS soul!
Route details
73 km/h(Ø speed)
2h 7min(duration)
156km(distance)
69 %
landscape
66 %
mountain
9 %
forest
14 %
water
Elevation profile
5436 m
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