The Best Trails in Riverside Junction, California (United States)

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  • California - Borrego Springs - Rockhouse Canyon

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    Efmer
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    13.45mi
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    1798f
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    77| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego Springs - Rockhouse Canyon Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego Springs - Rockhouse Canyon Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego Springs - Rockhouse Canyon

    A hike up to 3 rock houses used by miners. Hike up the rockhouse canyon. At the bend you can see a hiking trail, running along the canyon wall. The not so hidden "hidden spring" can be found on the left side (north)...

    Excellent contribution of part of the territory of USA. Very good pictures and a description of each route as detailed. ...
    sextante

  • California - Palm Springs - Boo Hoff - Cove to Lake - Loop

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    10.89mi
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    2293f
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    73| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Boo Hoff - Cove to Lake - Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Boo Hoff - Cove to Lake - Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Boo Hoff - Cove to Lake - Loop

    A scenic mountain hike. This hike is marked as easy, because it's easy to hike on. But because of the climb and the length, it's actually a bit more difficult. Hike on the dirt road. Don't follow the trail marker...

    We enjoyed the hike, it has a good climb to it which gives you nice views of the surrounding area. Our hike was in the r...
    Port flora
    Did this just the other day for terrain and climate training for a hike in Death Valley.
    Problema

  • California - Mecca - Ladder Canyon Loop

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    4.64mi
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    633f
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    72| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofCalifornia - Mecca - Ladder Canyon Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Mecca - Ladder Canyon Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Mecca - Ladder Canyon Loop

    One of the best hikes in Mecca. Hike in the canyon to the right, not the one with the END sign. On the right hand side of the canyon there is a sign, directing left towards the ladder canyon. There will probably be ...

    Great hike, fairly easy to follow. Best done in this direction (clockwise) with the toughest parts at the beginning. Not...
    Port flora

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  • california - Joshua Tree - Stubbe Springs Loop

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    12.97mi
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    70
    Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Stubbe Springs Loop Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Stubbe Springs Loop Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Stubbe Springs Loop

    Nice and easy loop, canyon, flats, the rim and a spring. Park at Juniper Flats. The trail follows the California at first and is extremely well marked. Left off the California trail, follow a jeep trail for a short ...

  • Suicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail

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    Chatterbox
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    7.92mi
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    1923f
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    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSuicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail Photo ofSuicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail Photo ofSuicide Rock via Deer Springs Trail

    If you are staying in or visiting Idyllwild, this great moderate hike on a forgiving trail starts just 3/4 mile from the center of town. Warning: you'll need a free hiking registration form that you can secure at the Ran...

    Took me about 2h to reach the end in pretty high pace
    Dedy Lansky

  • PCT San Jacinto

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    66.61mi
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    13609f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofPCT San Jacinto Photo ofPCT San Jacinto Photo ofPCT San Jacinto

    A 6 day hike in the San Jacinto area around the picturesque town of Idyllwild. Maxini and I got an Uber from Palm Springs to drop us off at the PCT parking lot on the Pines to Palms Highway (#74) about a mile east of the...

  • california - Mecca - Meccacopia Little Box Canyon Loop

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    10.94mi
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    66
    Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Meccacopia Little Box Canyon Loop Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Meccacopia Little Box Canyon Loop Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Meccacopia Little Box Canyon Loop

    A scenic loop, especially nice in early spring, when the flowers are blooming. On the Box Canyon Road, 7.3 mile past the crossing with the painted canyon road. Park close to the map with Meccacopia. Start hiking e...

  • california - Joshua Tree - Covington Loop Trail

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    8.67mi
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    1857f
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    61
    Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Covington Loop Trail Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Covington Loop Trail Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Covington Loop Trail

    A beautiful loop, following rough boulder canyons, plains, a look at the rim and back into another canyon. From the Hwy turn right on the Contenta road. At the crossing it goes straight on into a fairly good dirt roa...

  • california - Palm Springs - Murray Canyon Trail

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    4.63mi
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    1903f
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    61
    Photo ofcalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Canyon Trail Photo ofcalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Canyon Trail Photo ofcalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Canyon Trail

    One of the better palm hikes and fairly easy to hike. Starts at the Indian Canyons, Andreas/Murray Canyon parking. you can park at the south side of the oasis. The trail is very well marked and starts at the south...

  • california - Joshua Tree - Porcupine Ruby Lee Mine

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    9.32mi
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    58
    Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Porcupine Ruby Lee Mine Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Porcupine Ruby Lee Mine Photo ofcalifornia - Joshua Tree - Porcupine Ruby Lee Mine

    A nice loop following washes, along an old mine. At the Porcupine Wash (Huge sign) park. Hike South/West into the wash. You can hike straight for the notch in the hills. (Second picture with the yellow bush, the a...

  • PCT Section C - NoBo - Whitewater Preserve to Mission Springs CG

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    29.89mi
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    7736f
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    57| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofPCT Section C - NoBo - Whitewater Preserve to Mission Springs CG Photo ofPCT Section C - NoBo - Whitewater Preserve to Mission Springs CG Photo ofPCT Section C - NoBo - Whitewater Preserve to Mission Springs CG

    North bound on the Pacific Crest Trail from the Whitewater Preserve to the Mission Springs Campground in the San Bernardino National Forest. This hike is approximately 21 miles from the Preserve to Mission Springs. It...

    I appreciate the track and the waypoints. You seem to be referencing waypoints listed on somebody else's track (i.e. NoB...
    Desert Jones

  • California - Mecca - Painted Canyon - East Ladder Canyon Loop

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    7.12mi
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    57| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofCalifornia - Mecca - Painted Canyon - East Ladder Canyon Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Mecca - Painted Canyon - East Ladder Canyon Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Mecca - Painted Canyon - East Ladder Canyon Loop

    A stunning hike in the east ladder canyon. Start hiking up into the Big Painted Canyon Wash. About 400 yards past the 2 small ladders "ladder 1", keep right as you see another ladder in the white canyon. Hike up t...

    Hi. Thanks for the trail. I followed it today and I noticed that it's wrong in some sections. Maybe the time changed the...
    RossoGabriel

  • california - Mecca - Hidden Springs Oasis - Grotto

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    5.83mi
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    56
    Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Hidden Springs Oasis - Grotto Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Hidden Springs Oasis - Grotto Photo ofcalifornia - Mecca - Hidden Springs Oasis - Grotto

    Easy and spectacular hike, to the small hidden springs oasis. From the Painted Canyon Rd, turn right on a marked dirt road after 4.8 Mile. (The road is only marked by an arrow, not by name) This short road should be...

  • California - Palm Springs - Murray Hill Loop

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    9.04mi
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    54
    Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Hill Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Hill Loop Photo ofCalifornia - Palm Springs - Murray Hill Loop

    A beautiful loop over Murray Hill. There are 2 parking options. The one on Araby and one at Earl Henderson. The Earl Henderson is by far the best, always enough room. The Araby parking can be quite busy, as this is...

  • Bear Creek to Hidden Palms Oasis

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    4.67mi
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    2241f
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    52| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofBear Creek to Hidden Palms Oasis Photo ofBear Creek to Hidden Palms Oasis Photo ofBear Creek to Hidden Palms Oasis

    One of the most rewarding day hikes in the La Quinta Cove area. The trail isn't particularly long, but it is steep. It's an elevation gain the entire time - from the parking lot at the trail head to just meters before...

    What you see is what you get. The trail is really just an out and back and is pretty sparse on expansive views until the...
    Desert Jones

  • California - Joshua Tree - Victory Palms

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    9.88mi
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    52
    Photo ofCalifornia - Joshua Tree - Victory Palms Photo ofCalifornia - Joshua Tree - Victory Palms Photo ofCalifornia - Joshua Tree - Victory Palms

    Hiking up Lost Palms Canyon from the south side. This is the easy way to get to the Victory Palms, no boulder climbing involved. And best of all this is one of the best canyons for wild flowers. To get to the hike...

  • goat trails

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    5.96mi
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    1217f
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    52| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofgoat trails Photo ofgoat trails Photo ofgoat trails

    There is a rather nice network of dirt roads and single track called the "Goat Trails" between Palm Desert and Palm Springs. This route posted is pretty much a main trail/fireroad half way up to Murray Peak and back dow...

    Once you get over the first part with fire rescue path lots of single tracks that are great fun
    Baudewijn.snauwaert

  • Chuckwalla from the end of Sinatra

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    LORI HAMILTON
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    2.09mi
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    367f
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    51
    Photo ofChuckwalla from the end of Sinatra Photo ofChuckwalla from the end of Sinatra Photo ofChuckwalla from the end of Sinatra

    This is an easy to moderate trail, that is pretty Sandy and Rocky in varying places. There is stunning vistas throughout the entire hike, and if you get the opportunity to do this so that you finish around sunset you’ll ...

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