Snow Valley

Hwy 18, 5 Miles East of Running Springs
Running Springs, CA 92382
(909) 867-2751

Snow Conditions: (800) 680-SNOW
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Snow Valley is the closest ski area to the valley floor, just five miles east of Running Springs on Highway 18 - 30 minutes closer than Big Bear Lake resorts. With 13 lifts and 240 acres of powdery terrain, Snow Valley has something for every level skier and boarder. Schighridj (pronounced Sky Ridge) Terrain Park offers more than a mile of downhill fun with numerous hits, spines, and tabletops. A quick glance at the trail map shows Snow Valley featuring a wide variety of skiable and rideable trails and terrain. A favorite of skiers and boarders of all ages, Snow Valley has enjoyed more than 60 years as a celebrated winter resort.

Area's Skiing Statistics

• Elevation: Top 7,841
• Base: 6,800
• Vertical Drop: 1,041
• Average Snowfall: 135"
• Number of skiable acres: 240
• Number of lifts: 13
• % Expert Runs:
• % Advance Runs: 35
• % Intermediate Runs: 35
• % Beginner Runs: 30
• Snowboarding info: Schighridj (pronounced Sky Ridge) Terrain Park 1.25 miles of vertical. Numerous hits, spines, tabletops, and banks. A 24-hour crew is dedicated to daily grooming and snowmaking when nature isn't.

Services

Sports shop, Learning Center, Kinderschool, terrain park, Chalet Restuarant, Fatty's Sports Bar, and a 6,000-square-foot deck.

Lodging

No on-site overnight guest facilities but there are more than 400 rooms available -- ranging from motels to hotels to bread and breakfast establisments -- in nearby Running Springs and Lake Arrowhead.

Area Recreation

Huge snowplay area including sledding and sled rentals on-site, cross country skiing nearby.