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San Timoteo Canyon
🌾 Open Space
1,800 acres

San Timoteo Canyon

Redlands / Moreno Valley
🥾 Hiking
🐎 Equestrian
📸 Scenic
🦌 Wildlife
💎 Hidden Gem

Long oak-and-grassland canyon between Redlands and Moreno Valley — quiet scenic drive, equestrian country, and protected open space.

San Timoteo Canyon is one of the IE's most intact rural canyons, threading from Redlands south past Moreno Valley along the foothills of the San Timoteo Badlands. The corridor includes oak groves, working ranches, equestrian trails, and protected open space managed in part by California State Parks. The canyon road itself is a classic IE scenic drive — a window into pre-suburban Inland Empire.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

It still feels like old California — horses, oaks, and ranch fences with the mountains as backdrop.

What to Expect

Narrow two-lane road, slow traffic, equestrian crossings, golden hills in summer.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

Drive carefully and watch for horses; pullouts are limited.

📍 Local Tip

Stop at the historic San Timoteo Schoolhouse cemetery and the Edward-Dean Museum on the same loop.

Best Time to Visit

Late winter and spring when the hills green up.

Notable Features

Oak woodlands
Historic ranches
San Timoteo Badlands

Practical Info

San Timoteo Canyon Rd, Redlands, CA 92373

Amenities

Parking
Trails
Horse Staging
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