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Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park
🌾 Open Space
1,500 acres

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park

Riverside
Dog Friendly
🥾 Hiking
🚵 Biking
🐎 Equestrian
📸 Scenic
🦌 Wildlife
💎 Hidden Gem

Riverside city wilderness park with rolling oak-and-chaparral hills, miles of trails, and one of the IE's best urban backcountry feels.

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park covers more than 1,500 acres of preserved hills, oak canyons, and chaparral on the south edge of Riverside. The park has a deep trail network used by hikers, runners, mountain bikers, and equestrians, plus serious wildlife including bobcats, deer, and migrating birds.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

It's a true wilderness feel right inside Riverside city limits.

What to Expect

Dirt trails, ridge views, oak shade, and occasional wildlife sightings.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

Several trailheads; bring water and watch for snakes in summer.

📍 Local Tip

The trail up to the radio towers gives the best overall IE basin view in Riverside.

Best Time to Visit

Fall through spring; very hot in summer.

Notable Features

1,500+ acres of preserved hills
Multi-use trails
Oak woodland

Practical Info

Central Ave & Via Vista, Riverside, CA 92507

Amenities

Parking
Trails
Horse Staging
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