Star Gazer’s guidebook
Sightseeing
8 min away - 0.8mi walk- be sure to grab a map at the kiosk to read up on local trees and wildlife
226 locals recommend
Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area
29358 Rim of the World Hwy8 min away - 0.8mi walk- be sure to grab a map at the kiosk to read up on local trees and wildlife
Exploration Trail - 4.5mi hike - park at Children’s Forest Visitor Center. They have snowshoeing in the winter.
53 locals recommend
Childrens Forest
32573 CA-18Exploration Trail - 4.5mi hike - park at Children’s Forest Visitor Center. They have snowshoeing in the winter.
Craft’s Peak Trail - 22 min away - 7mi out & back hike, park at Green Valley Lake Campground
Green Valley Campground
33800 Green Valley Lake RdCraft’s Peak Trail - 22 min away - 7mi out & back hike, park at Green Valley Lake Campground
Keller Peak - 25 min away - 12.5mi hike, for a shorter hike, you can drive part of the way and
walk to the summit
45 locals recommend
Keller Peak Fire Lookout
Keller Peak RoadKeller Peak - 25 min away - 12.5mi hike, for a shorter hike, you can drive part of the way and
walk to the summit
Heart Rock Trail - 31 min away - 1.7mi loop, easy hike. Explore in the Snow.
134 locals recommend
Heart Rock Trail
Heart Rock TrailHeart Rock Trail - 31 min away - 1.7mi loop, easy hike. Explore in the Snow.
Sports
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-1813 min away - skiing & snowboarding
Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
34600 CA-1810 min away - Snow tubing
Rim Nordic Ski Area
35100 CA-1813 min away - cross country skiing & snowshoeing
Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvd50 min away - skiing & snowboarding
Food scene
Jensen's Foods
31987 Hilltop Blvd5 min away - local market
Stater Bros. Markets
28100 CA-189Full supermarket in Lake Arrowhead
LuluBelle's Coffee House and Bakery
31621 Pleasant Dr5 min away - organic coffee & pastries
Old Country Coffee Shop
32019 Holiday Ln5 min away - organic coffee & pastries
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18Gourmet pizza & beer
Belgian Waffle Works
28200 CA-18915 min away - Waffles for breakfast AND lunch!
Stockade
23881 Lake Dr25 min away - best ribs in the area
Neighborhoods
This neighborhood derives its name from its location halfway between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear. It is nestled against the National Forest, providing convenient access to numerous hiking trails.
This intimate community relishes its secluded setting, tucked away from the mainstream. Annual festivities include a May fishing derby, a 4th of July celebration, softball games at Tucker Field, and various other events throughout the year. If you seek a private retreat where you can embrace the mountain lifestyle in serenity, Arrowbear Lake awaits.
13 locals recommend
Arrowbear Lake
This neighborhood derives its name from its location halfway between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear. It is nestled against the National Forest, providing convenient access to numerous hiking trails.
This intimate community relishes its secluded setting, tucked away from the mainstream. Annual festivities include a May fishing derby, a 4th of July celebration, softball games at Tucker Field, and various other events throughout the year. If you seek a private retreat where you can embrace the mountain lifestyle in serenity, Arrowbear Lake awaits.
City/town information
Running Springs is a safe and quiet mountain town, with plenty of space to explore nature. Situated at the junction of SR-18 and SR-330, it is a major gateway to the mountain communities of Lake Arrowhead, Arrowbear, Green Valley Lake, and Big Bear, and is the closest community to Snow Valley Mountain Resort.
60 locals recommend
Running Springs
Running Springs is a safe and quiet mountain town, with plenty of space to explore nature. Situated at the junction of SR-18 and SR-330, it is a major gateway to the mountain communities of Lake Arrowhead, Arrowbear, Green Valley Lake, and Big Bear, and is the closest community to Snow Valley Mountain Resort.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
The Saturday farmer's market is a must!
Every Saturday April - November, 9am - 1pm
2645 Whispering Pines Dr, Running Springs, California 92382