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Mount Rubidoux Park
🌳 City Park
161 acres
1,337 ft elev.

Mount Rubidoux Park

Riverside
Dog Friendly
🥾 Hiking
📸 Scenic
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family
🏛️ Historic

Iconic granite hill above downtown Riverside with a paved switchback trail, cross at the summit, and panoramic IE views.

Mount Rubidoux rises directly above downtown Riverside, with a 3-mile paved loop trail switchbacking to a 1,337-foot summit topped by a historic cross. The trail is open dawn to dusk and is the most-walked outdoor route in Riverside — runners, hikers, dog walkers, and tourists all share it. Easter Sunrise Service has been held here since 1909.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

It's THE Riverside hike — easy, scenic, and rooted in IE history.

What to Expect

Steady switchback grade, summit crowds at sunrise/sunset, dogs on leash.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

No fee; gates close at sunset; bring water.

📍 Local Tip

Sunset over the IE basin from the summit is one of the most underrated views in California.

Best Time to Visit

Year-round; early or late hours in summer.

Notable Features

Paved summit loop
Historic Peace Tower & cross
Easter Sunrise Service since 1909

Practical Info

9th St & Mt Rubidoux Dr, Riverside, CA 92501

Amenities

Restrooms
Parking
Trails
Benches
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