Bear Valley is a friendly and relaxing High Sierra escape located in the beautiful Central Sierra Mountains. Nestled off Scenic Byway Highway 4, this year-round destination offers activities from relaxation to extreme adventure in every season. Whether you’re looking to get your heart racing or to just slow down and savor the Sierras, Bear Valley is the perfect destination to enjoy the outdoors as Mother Nature intended. Winter activities include downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and backcountry adventures. When summer arrives enjoy kayaking, hiking, biking, rock climbing, tennis, disc golf, river rafting, off roading and fishing — all in a majestic mountain setting.