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MT. RUBIDOUX PEAK

Want to get in a little exercise and meet us at the top?

Frank A. Miller Mt. Rubidoux Memorial Park’s trail leading up to the peak and winding around the mountain, is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Southern California. Whether you want to take a slow stroll to check out the historical monuments on the way up, or power your way to the top to get in your cardio in, you’ll be rewarded with better health and an amazing view.

Mt. Rubidoux Trail Fast Facts

  • Length: 2.7 miles of paved trail
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Elevation Gain: 500 feet
  • Elevation: 1,331 feet
  • Parking: Ryan Bonaminio Park or Carlson Dog Park
  • Least Busy Day: Friday
  • Busiest Day: Saturday
  • Average Number of Visitors: ±1,600 a day

Who Uses the Trail?

Walkers

Runners

Personal trainers

Families with Strollers

Dogs on leashes

Bicyclers

Who Takes Care of Mt Rubidoux?

The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department maintains Mt. Rubidoux from its trail entrances all the way the boundary next to the cement benches below the Serra Cross. Rivers & Lands Conservancy owns and stewards a half-acre of Mt. Rubidoux Peak which includes the Serra Cross, cement benches, and surrounding areas. The park is also lovingly tended by Friends of Mt. Rubidoux, an all-volunteer organization that works to keep it beautiful as well as to share its history.

Mt. Rubidoux belongs to the entire community. So, all of us are responsible for its care, packing out trash and picking up after our pets. Please stay on the marked trails and avoid the “pirated” paths around the park. These unauthorized paths create erosion which ultimately destroys habitat and the integrity of the hill. Thank you for helping to ensure that Mt. Rubidoux Peak will remain beautiful and welcoming to wildlife and people for generations to come.

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