The Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) is a non-profit, volunteer organization. Amongst others, the Foundation manages the Big Bear Trails program to help maintain more than 50 trails in the Big Bear Lake region. The Forest Service manages the vast majority of the San Bernardino National Forest trails, but federal budgets can’t keep up with annual trail work needs. Without regular maintenance, trails fall into disrepair, making them unusable and potentially even harmful to the natural environment. That’s why the San Bernardino National Forest, City of Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Big Bear Valley Trails Program, and the Southern California Mountains Foundation have united to form the Trails Advisory Group. This group is dedicated to improving the non-motorized trails across Big Bear and needs public support.