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  • Riverside County, California

    Riverside County offers plenty of activities and attractions for all types of adventurers. From gentle hikes to thrilling adventures, you can find something to make your outdoor experience one to remember. The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is home to some of the most beautiful trails, allowing you to take in stunning views while you explore the area. Those looking for a bit more of a rush can visit the Lake Elsinore Motocross Park to tackle some of the region’s most challenging off-road trails. Other must-visit attractions in the area include the Temecula Valley Museum, the Santa Rosa Plateau Visitor Center, and the San Jacinto Wildlife Area. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing boat ride on the lake or an adrenaline-filled off-road adventure, Riverside County offers something for everyone.

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    • La Verne, California

      Marshall Canyon Trail

      4.0
      5.99 mi / 722 ft gain
      For this adventure you can choose to start in a multiple of places; for the easiest parking use Oak Mesa Park located next to Oak Mesa Elementary School. From the parking lot cross the soccer field towards the bridge on the north east end of the school. Once across the bridge follow Los Robles ea...
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    • Trabuco Canyon, California

      The Luge: Santiago Truck Trail Loop

      5.0
      7.46 mi / 1371 ft gain
      The Luge: Santiago Truck Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Lake Forest, California.
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    • Trabuco Canyon, California

      Hike the Bellview to Dove Lake Trail

      2.5 mi / 75 ft gain
      This hike will be about going from the Bellview Trailhead to Dove Lake and back. Note that once you get to Dove Lake there are numerous offshoots that can take you in different directions (you can follow the road into the Dove Canyon housing community, take a paved road back to the Bellview parki...
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    • Lake Elsinore, California

      Hike Bear Canyon Trail to Sitton Peak

      6.4 mi / 2200 ft gain
      A MUST hike for any orange country resident! The hike starts of off Ortega HWY 74 at the Bear Canyon Trail head on the same side of the road as the Ortega oaks candy store. Its recommended you park in the lot across the street from the trail head (tip:there is a working water spicket in the parki...
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    • Lake Elsinore, California

      Sitton Peak

      9.36 mi / 2011 ft gain
      It's amazing what you can find in your own backyard if you really do you research. In Orange County there are so many awesome hiking options that are often overlooked. The Bear Canyon to Sitton Peak Trail in the San Mateo Wilderness is one of those. Sitton tops out at 3,273 feet and it's a 5 mil...
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    • Apple Valley, California

      Deep Creek Hot Springs

      4.2
      3.64 mi / 948 ft gain
      Deep Creek Hot Springs is nestled along the Mojave River at an elevation of 3,000 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains. This year-round mineral water retreat consists of three pools the size of large hot tubs, that range in temperature from around 96 degrees in the first pool to 102 in the third....
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    • Forest Falls, California

      Mt. San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek

      4.7
      17.83 mi / 5627 ft gain
      A hiking permit is required to hike in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Apply for the permit early as the Vivian Creek Trail is the second most popular trailhead for the area and quotas fill up in advance. The permits are free and the entire process can be handled via fax or mail. All the information...
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    • Lake Forest, California

      Hike Borrego Canyon to Red Rock Canyon Trails

      4.6
      4.2 mi / 500 ft gain
      Just south east of the city of Irvine, on the southern end of Orange County, is the scenic Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. Don't let the newly developed shopping centers restaurants fool you, because just beyond the parking lot ($3 Daily Use Fee) of the Borrego Canyon Trailhead, you will find your...
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    • Fawnskin, California

      Pine Oak Lane Beach

      Pine Oak Lane Beach, is located on the western side of Big Bear Lake. Whether you're seeking a tranquil escape or an action-packed day on the water, this scenic beach has something for everyone. Activities: At Pine Oak Lane Beach, you can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including swi...
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    • Fawnskin, California

      Castle Rock Trail at Big Bear Lake

      4.5
      2.7 mi / 719 ft gain
      Follow the directions to the trail head, and park on the side of the road. You will see a sign that says Castle Rock Trail, and the path is directly behind that sign. The hike up to the peak is steep, sandy, and very rocky, so shoes with good traction is recommended. There are also lots of oak a...
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    • La Verne, California

      Cattle Canyon Trail

      6.7 mi / 1066 ft gain
      Within the San Gabriel Mountains from Highway 39 and along East Fork Road is Cattle Canyon. To go through Cattle Canyon, you can access the trail head just south of the Bridge to Nowhere trail head along East Fork Road right after it intersects with Glendora Mountain Road. There is a small parkin...
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    • La Verne, California

      Bridge to Nowhere via East Fork Trail

      4.4
      9.65 mi / 1798 ft gain
      The trail on this 10-mile hike is predominately slow and steady, but can be a little rocky, so be prepared to scramble. When you’re fording the river, the water level can range from knee to chest high, especially in the wet months. A good pair of waterproof hiking boots is helpful, but water shoe...
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    • Angelus Oaks, California

      Jenks Lake

      4.0
      0.77 mi / 49 ft gain
      If you want to experience beauty and solitude in SoCal look no further than Jenks Lake. Not too far from Big Bear Lake, but secluded enough to keep most away in the winter, Jenks Lake is a small but lovely alpine lake near HWY 38 in Angelus Oaks. Driving to the lake is beautiful in itself as HWY...
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    • Big Bear Lake, California

      Grand View Point

      6.9 mi / 1312 ft gain
      Grand View Point is accessed via Pine Knot Trail, a 6.5 mile out and back hiking trail located at the Aspen Glen Picnic Area, 1 mile from Big Bear Village. With its close proximity to town, Pine Knot Trail is popular in the summer with mountain bikers and the trailhead is often crowded in the win...
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    • Fawnskin, California

      Grays Peak Trail

      1.0
      6.95 mi / 1293 ft gain
      This is a fairly easy mountain peak to climb.  The trailhead is easily accessible right off of Hwy 38 by the town of Fawnskin.  There is a large National Forest sign noting the parking area to Grays Peak Trail.  Note that parking in this lot requires either a day pass or a California Adventure pa...
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    • Angelus Oaks, California

      South Fork to Dollar Lake Trail

      11.3 mi / 2999 ft gain
      South Fork to Dollar Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Banning, California.
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