The Rim of the World Scenic Byway travels through some of the most naturally beautiful areas left in Southern California. Spectacular vistas and panorama exist everywhere along the route.

In winter, snow covered forests and mountain ridges can be experienced by the motorists in the otherwise snowless environment below. The cool climate and lush green forests of the higher elevations bring welcome relief from hot summer temperatures in the valleys. In the fall, native vegetation offers grand displays of autumn color which cannnot be experienced from lower elevations.

"An island of mountains" in an arid landscape, the forest continues to provide pleasurable and needed escape from urbanization.

Navigating the Byway:

From the west side of San Bernardino National Forest - The byway begins at the Mormon Rock Fire Station which is 1.5 miles west of Interstate 15 on State Road 138. Go east along the route to State Route 38 to where it meets and merges into SR 18 at Crestline. Follow SR 18/38 to the dam at the west end of Big Bear Lake where SR 38 departs from SR 18 and goes north along Big Bear Lake to Big Bear City. SR 38 continues all the way to Redlands. The byway ends at the Mill Creek Ranger Station on the border of the San Bernardino National Forest.