6 Mountain Peaks to Explore in Riverside County
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Riverside CountyMostly desert in the central and eastern portions, but with a Mediterranean climate in the western portion.
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Mountain Peaks to Explore in Riverside County
Box Springs MountainThis is the highest peak in the Box Springs Mountains range, standing 3,083 ft. Most of the mountain is part of the Box Springs Mountain Reserve, a 1,155-acre park. Because the mountain is one of the more prominent features in the Inland Empire, the summit is used for numerous telecommunication towers, including transmission towers for the KOLA 99.9 and KGGI 99.1 radio stations.
Mastodon PeakHiking trail through an old mine, three mile hike to the peak offers panoramic views of south eastern side of Joshua Tree National Park.
Mount JurupaMount Jurupa is the highest point of the Jurupa Mountains, located in northwestern Riverside County, California. A hiking trail leads to its summit, which offers panoramic views of Riverside, Fontana, San Bernardino, and Moreno Valley.
Mount RubidouxMount Rubidoux is a mountain just west of downtown in the city of Riverside, California, United States, that has been designated a city park and landmark. The mountain was once a popular Southern California tourist destination and is still the site of the oldest outdoor non-denominational Easter Sunrise service in the United States. It is also a good trekking destination too.
Mount Rubidoux ParkMount Rubidoux is just west of downtown in the city of Riverside, California, United States. It has been designated as a city park and landmark. The mountain is a popular Southern California destination and is still the site of the oldest outdoor non-denominational Easter Sunrise service in the United States.
Mount San JacintoThe highest peak of the San Jacinto Mountains, and of Riverside County. It is one of the most topographically prominent peaks in the United States. Its north escarpment climbs over 10,000 feet (3,000 m) in 7 miles (11 km), one of the largest gains in elevation over such a small horizontal distance.