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Box Springs Mountain Reserve
🌾 Open Space
1,155 acres

Box Springs Mountain Reserve

Riverside / Moreno Valley
🥾 Hiking
🚵 Biking
📸 Scenic
🦌 Wildlife
💎 Hidden Gem

Rocky ridge between Riverside and Moreno Valley with the iconic "M" hike and panoramic two-county views.

Box Springs Mountain Reserve protects more than 1,000 acres of granite hills between UC Riverside and Moreno Valley. Trails climb to the iconic "M" overlook, the summit ridge, and a series of viewpoints with sweeping IE basin views. It's the IE's most-recognizable ridgeline for anyone who's driven the 60 or 215.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

The summit views are absurd — you can see almost the entire IE basin on a clear day.

What to Expect

Steep dirt climbs, exposed sun, granite outcrops, and big views.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

Limited parking at trailheads; very hot midsummer.

📍 Local Tip

Hike from the Pigeon Pass trailhead on the Moreno Valley side for a quieter route.

Best Time to Visit

Fall through spring.

Notable Features

Iconic UCR "M" overlook
Summit ridge views
Granite outcrops

Practical Info

Pigeon Pass Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557

Amenities

Parking
Trails
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