Shady Pines Guidebook
Activities
Take a walk around the lake (just under a mile), fish, swim at the beach (passes are provided!), rent a boat, or just hang out on a bench. This is why you are here!
https://www.gvlfishing.com/
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Green Valley Lake
Take a walk around the lake (just under a mile), fish, swim at the beach (passes are provided!), rent a boat, or just hang out on a bench. This is why you are here!
https://www.gvlfishing.com/
Just at the base of the hill as you leave GVL (Turn left, you can't miss it!).
https://snow-valley.com/
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Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18Just at the base of the hill as you leave GVL (Turn left, you can't miss it!).
https://snow-valley.com/
Not a skier or got the kiddos? Go tubing! Right at the base of the hill as you leave GVL (turn left, you can't miss it!).
https://www.snowdrift.net/
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Ipharki ye-Snowdrift Snow Tubing
34600 CA-18Not a skier or got the kiddos? Go tubing! Right at the base of the hill as you leave GVL (turn left, you can't miss it!).
https://www.snowdrift.net/
Short hike and rock climbing adventures in the town of Running Springs next to GVL.
There is a guided tour on AirBnB (unaffiliated with us) that is available.
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106765409/deep-creek-narrows
Deep creek narrows
Short hike and rock climbing adventures in the town of Running Springs next to GVL.
There is a guided tour on AirBnB (unaffiliated with us) that is available.
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106765409/deep-creek-narrows
City/town information
Wander the shops or check out the lake. Only 30 minutes away.
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Big Bear Lake
Wander the shops or check out the lake. Only 30 minutes away.
Sure it can get a bit crowded, but Lake Arrowhead is still a great spot for a day visit. Just 30 minutes away.
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Lake Arrowhead
Sure it can get a bit crowded, but Lake Arrowhead is still a great spot for a day visit. Just 30 minutes away.
If you are heading up the 330 to the cabin, Jensen's Supermarket in Running Springs will be your last market before you get to GVL. There are no grocery stores in GVL.
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Running Springs
If you are heading up the 330 to the cabin, Jensen's Supermarket in Running Springs will be your last market before you get to GVL. There are no grocery stores in GVL.
Food scene
Last real grocery store before you get to GVL. There is no grocery store in GVL only a general store.
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Jensen's Foods
31987 Hilltop BlvdLast real grocery store before you get to GVL. There is no grocery store in GVL only a general store.
Best sandwiches on the mountain. Honestly, might be the best sandwich you will ever have.
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Rocky's
32150 Hilltop BlvdBest sandwiches on the mountain. Honestly, might be the best sandwich you will ever have.
A drive-in with a large menu so there is something for everyone. If you like Mexican, they have a great family meal. Grab it on the way to the cabin!
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Deep Creek Drive-In
32890 Hilltop BlvdA drive-in with a large menu so there is something for everyone. If you like Mexican, they have a great family meal. Grab it on the way to the cabin!
The little place that could. The Black Dog quickly became a staple of GVL. You will often find food vendors out front on the weekends. Inside you will find baked goods and dog treats!
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Black Dog Shoppe
33231 Green Valley Lake RdThe little place that could. The Black Dog quickly became a staple of GVL. You will often find food vendors out front on the weekends. Inside you will find baked goods and dog treats!
If you are looking for sit-down-style eating at a proper restaurant, this is it. Good sized menu, so everyone will find something that they like.
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Blondie's Grille and Bar
33227 CA-18If you are looking for sit-down-style eating at a proper restaurant, this is it. Good sized menu, so everyone will find something that they like.
Probably the best place on the mountain to grab a cup. Great baked goods as well!
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LuluBelle's Coffee House and Bakery
31621 Pleasant DrProbably the best place on the mountain to grab a cup. Great baked goods as well!
Large menu. Reasonable pricing. Some of the best Mexican food on the hill.
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El Toto's Restaurant
31927 Hilltop BlvdLarge menu. Reasonable pricing. Some of the best Mexican food on the hill.
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Hiking Trails
There are a lot of official and unofficial trails in and around GVL.
We recommend that you use the website (or app) Alltrails.com to search for trails. On Alltrails you will find curated and community trails.
Please remember to bring bear spray, water, and snacks! Be safe!
There are four main trails in GVL:
Crafts Peak Trail - for people
2N13 Trail: Green Valley Campground to Fawnskin - for people
Mountain Lion Gulch - for offroad vehicles
Big Pine Flat Trail - for offroad vehicles.
Just outside GVL are:
Little Green Valley Trail
Camp Creek National Recreation Trail 1W09