Trail Overview

The logging road to Little Bear Bay is rough and poorly maintained, so you can expect to go very slow to avoid potholes. Five kilometers in the road passes the scenic McCreight Lake. Little Bear Bay is an open rec site adjacent to Johnstone Strait at the estuary of the stream that flows out of Stella and Pye lakes. It has seven open sites overlooking the ocean, the Thurlow Islands, and beyond. A great place to view orca whales and cruise ships! There is a pit toilet aanda boat launch for all your ocean adventures!

Photos of Little Bear Bay

Want to see more?
View All Photos

Difficulty

This is rated a 2 because it is very unlikely to be maintained after severe weather conditions

Technical Rating

Disco Overlander

Jul 20, 2025

Open

WashboardRough/DeterioratedDusty

The road is a graded dirt road with a lot of potholes and washboards worse ones in the northern area. probably because it's a heavily used Trail. but it only gets a rating 1 because that's how it's rated. no obstacles at all. you don't give a higher score because it has more potholes or washboards.

Little Bear Bay Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

Single Track
50 Inch
60 Inch
High Clearance
Full Width

The onX Offroad Difference

onX Offroad combines trail photos, descriptions, difficulty ratings, width restrictions, seasonality, and more in a user-friendly interface. Available on all devices, with offline access and full compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto. Discover what you're missing today!

Open Trail Map

Little Bear Bay

Trail Overview

Photos of Little Bear Bay

Difficulty

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Little Bear Bay Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

Little Bear Bay Map

Popular Trails

Brewster Lake Recreation Site

Pye Beach Recreation Site

McMullen Point Beach

Stella Lake FSR

The onX Offroad Difference