Hikes near Riverside County
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Dripping Springs Trail and Campground
Temecula
Southeast of Temecula Valley Wine Country in the scenic Agua Tibia Wilderness, the dog friendly Dripping Springs Trail offers a…
Lake Skinner
Winchester
Lake Skinner is a quiet dog-friendly destination for outdoor activities like fishing, boating, and picnicking. The reservoir is surrounded by…
Vail Lake
Temecula
Dog-friendly Vail Lake, situated at the base of Oak Mountain just east of Temecula, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor…
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Bear Creek Canyon Trail
La Quinta
In La Quinta, Riverside County, the Bear Creek Canyon Trail offers a challenging yet rewarding adventure for outdoor enthusiasts and…
Bighorn Overlook to Jack Rabbit Trail
Rancho Mirage
Bighorn Overlook to Jack Rabbit Trail, a moderate 1.4-mile trail in Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, Southern California, offers breathtaking panoramic…
Black Mountain Trail
Banning
The Black Mountain Trail in Banning, Riverside County, Southern California, offers a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience for outdoor enthusiasts…
Bogart Park
Beaumont
In the tranquil foothills beneath the majestic Mt. San Gorgonio, Bogart Park in Beaumont, Riverside County, Southern California, is a…
Bradshaw Trail Plateau
Indio
Located in Indio, Riverside County, within the Desert Region, the Bradshaw Trail Plateau offers a picturesque hiking experience suitable for…
Butler/Abrams Trail
Rancho Mirage
The Butler/Abrams Trail in Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, offers a delightful 1.1-mile urban path that connects Frank Sinatra and Country…
Cactus Spring Trail
Mountain Center
This is a high desert trail. It begins in Pinyon Flat at 4,000 feet descending 2.5 miles to Horsethief Creek…
Cedar Spring Trail
Mountain Center
In the picturesque Garner Valley of Southern California’s Riverside County, the Cedar Spring Trail offers a moderate and dog-friendly hiking…
Chuckwalla Trail
Desert Hot Springs
Chuckwalla Trail in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, is a picturesque hiking route that offers a delightful experience for outdoor…
Clancy Lane Trail
Rancho Mirage
The Clancy Lane Trail in Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, is a beloved dog-friendly and equestrian path that seamlessly connects the…
Cleveland National Forest
Corona
On July 1st, 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt signed a declaration that created the Cleveland National Forest. Now, more than 100 years later,…
Cross Loop Trail
Palm Desert
The Cross Loop Trail in Palm Desert has become a local landmark. Hikers, bikers, and their leashed pups make the
Devil’s Slide Trail
Mountain Center
The Devil’s Slide Trail is a strenuous trail ascends from Humber Park to Saddle Junction with many switchbacks and far reaching views.…
Douglas Family Preserve
Santa Barbara
The 70-acre Douglas Family Preserve (DFP) is located near the intersection of Cliff Drive and Las Positas Road in the…
East Indio Hills Badlands
Indio
In the heart of Indio, Riverside County, lies the captivating East Indio Hills Badlands, a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts…
El Cariso Nature Trail (Cleveland National Forest)
Lake Elsinore
Discover the El Cariso Nature Trail in Cleveland National Forest, near Lake Elsinore in Riverside County, Southern California. This 1.3-mile…
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Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail
Idyllwild
Level: easy Elevation Gain: 300 ft. Hiking Time: 3 hours Trail Length: 5 miles Parking Permit: not needed This easy,…
Godwin Trail
Mecca
Level: Strenuous Elevation Gain: 200 Feet Trail Length: 14 Miles Hiking Time: 6 Hours Directions: Take I-10 several miles past…
Holy Jim Trail (Cleveland National Forest)
Corona
In Corona, Riverside County, Southern California, the Holy Jim Trail within Cleveland National Forest offers a diverse range of hiking…
Homestead Trail
Palm Desert
The Homestead Trail, also known as The Cross Hike, is a moderate three-mile hike up to the Palm Desert Cross features beautiful…
Homme/Adams Park Loop
Palm Desert
The Homme/Adams Park Loop in Palm Desert, Riverside County, is a serene oasis for both nature enthusiasts and their furry…
Hurkey Creek Trail
Mountain Center
Hurkey Creek Trail, located near Mountain Center in Riverside County, Southern California, offers a delightful outdoor experience for hikers and…
Idyllwild Preserve Thousand Trails
Idyllwild
Idyllwild Preserve Thousand Trails, located in Riverside County, Southern California, offers a picturesque setting in the rugged, pine-covered mountains, ideal…
Indian Oaks Trailer Ranch
Temecula
Indian Oaks Trailer Ranch is in the famous Temecula Wine Country in an Oak/Pine studded paradise. Wine tours and tasting.…
La Quinta Cove Oasis
La Quinta
The La Quinta Cove Oasis Trailhead is a 114 acre natural open space area that is located at the southernmost…
Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area
La Quinta
Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area is a stunning 710-acre park with 96 individual and group campsites situated at the base of…
McCall Memorial Equestrian Park
Mountain Center
McCall Memorial Equestrian Park, located 4 miles south of Idyllwild, CA, and one-quarter mile west of Mountain Center off Highway…
Mission Creek Preserve
Desert Hot Springs
The Mission Creek Preserve trails lead to the Pacific Crest Trail that is four miles from the Trailhead Parking Area.…
Mount Rubidoux
Riverside
Mount Rubidoux is just west of downtown in the city of Riverside, California, United States. It has been designated as
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
Mountain Center
Level: Strenuous Directions: Take Highway 74 out of Palm Desert (south at the Highway 111 junction) and proceed 23 miles.…
Ramona Trail
Mountain Center
This moderate 3 mile one-way trail climbs 1,500 feet, offering views of Garner Valley. Starting at 4400 ft., the hike ascends…
Santa Rosa Mountain Road
Mountain Center
Level: Moderate Elevation Gain: 1000 ft. Hiking Time: 5 hours Trail Length: 10 miles Directions: To reach the beginning of…
Sawmill Trail
Palm Desert
Sawmill Trail is a dog-friendly 14 mile strenuous hike within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
South Fork Trail
Hemet
The South Fork Trail in Hemet, Riverside County, is a challenging outdoor adventure perfect for avid hikers and their furry…
South Ridge Trail
Idyllwild
Level: Strenuous Elevation Gain: 2000 ft. Hiking Time: 4 hours Trail Length: 7 miles This moderate trail proceeds to Tahquitz…
Spitler Peak Trail
Mountain Center
In the rugged beauty of the San Bernardino National Forest, Spitler Peak Trail offers an invigorating challenge for hikers seeking…
Sylvan Meadows Multi-Use Trails
Murrieta
Sylvan Meadows Multi-Use Trails, located in Murrieta, Riverside County, within the Inland Empire region, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor…
Thomas Mountain Road
Mountain Center
Thomas Mountain Road in Mountain Center, Riverside County, offers a challenging hiking experience for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.…
Upper Red Canyon Walkabout
Indio
Located in Indio, Riverside County, the Upper Red Canyon Walkabout is a scenic 8-mile trail perfect for a leisurely hike…
Whitewater Canyon View Loop Trail
Whitewater
Whitewater Canyon Loop Trail is a moderate, lightly trafficked loop trail featuring beautiful views of the Whitewater Preserve’s valley. This…
Whitewater Preserve to Cottonwood
Whitewater
The moderate-strenuous walk from Whitewater to the Cottonwood trailhead off the Haugen-Lehmann I-10 exit traverses the eastern boundary of the…
Whitewater Preserve to Red Dome
Whitewater
Walking from the Whitewater Preserve ranger station to Red Dome is an easy to moderate hike along the Pacific Crest…