Wind along Big Bear Lake’s North Shore and enjoy breathtaking lakefront bird-watching from a small dirt trail starting at Meadow’s Edge Picnic Area, 5 miles from Chirp Nature Center. This flat trail leads birders through pine forests, besides open meadows, and along the Lake’s shore. Watch for Swallows tumbling through the air, Cormorants sunbathing offshore, and Bluebirds singing from the brush. Connecting to another birding hotspot, Juniper Point, this short path is easily accessible with parking located inside and along the picnic area. Fun for the whole family, Meadow’s Edge is ideal for birding with a lakefront view.
Trail Overview:
- Distance to Trailhead: 5 Miles from Chirp and the Big Bear Lake Village
- Accessibility: Public Parking
- Trail: Easy paved path and dirt trail
- Water source: Big Bear Lake
Bird Watching Around Meadow’s Edge
You can spot a variety of wild birds around Meadow’s Edge, some of which are listed below. Click on their names to learn more, or check out the Meadow’s Edge/Juniper Point Ebird Checklist for recent bird sightings in these locations.
Directions To Meadow’s Edge
- Starting from Chirp (578 Bonanza Trail, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315)
- Head north on Bonanza Trail toward Big Bear Blvd
- Make a right onto Big Bear Blvd
- Turn left onto Stanfield Cutoff
- Go left onto CA-38 E
- Turn left onto North Shore Lane
- Turn left and park inside the Meadows Edge Picnic Area (40751 N Shore Ln, Fawnskin, CA 92333)
- Walk down to the end of the parking lot on the left
- The trailhead begins as a paved path headed towards the East
- (If the parking lot is closed, park at the dirt lot on the rigth of North Shore Lane and walk to the trailhead)
Get turn-by-turn instructions from Chirp
Take A Virtual Bird Walk At Meadow’s Edge
Don’t wait, visit Meadow’s Edge from the comfort of your couch. Go on a Virtual Bird Walk at Meadow’s Edge to practice birding skills, enjoy breathtaking sights, and experience why Meadow’s Edge is one of Chirp’s birding hotspots.
