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Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve

Overview: Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve is rated 4.7/5 from 534 Google reviews. This nature preserve offers miles of scenic hiking trails suitable for various skill levels, as well as opportunities to explore local wildlife and history. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and tree cover. Downsides: Some reviews mention owner or dog behavior issues.

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4.7Google rating

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4.7(534 reviews)

People say this nature preserve offers miles of scenic hiking trails suitable for various skill levels, as well as opportunities to explore local wildlife and history. They highlight the affordable day passes and the well-maintained trails, which are suitable for bikes and dogs. They also like the friendly and knowledgeable staff and rangers, and the educational visitors center with a California ecological museum.

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general off-leash exercise

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Address39400 Clinton Keith Rd, Murrieta, CA 92562, USA

Phone(951) 677-6951

City pageMurrieta

Imported fromMurrieta, CA

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80's Girl4 months ago

Wonderful place for hiking. Perfect for kids too. If you do the loop on the Adobe trail you will be half in shade, which we loved. Once you arrive at the Adobe's there's you'll find a few nice spots to have packed lunch. They have picnic tables and Porta potties.

Sin Siem (Ufoundsin)2 months ago

First time here. Learned a lot and will be returning. Stopped by the pools and the adobes. The office was open so we were able to buy tickets. There's no service so I recommend buying tickets ahead of time.

Loriah Maddox6 months ago

It was so beautiful and it was a wonderful day to hike. Very easy not too steep. I\nHeard there's multiple trails.I forgot what I took , but it was really nice. And I seen a tarantula for the first time in my life , two of them actually!

Todd Harkinsa month ago

Spring time at the Plateau , poppies and other wild flowers in bloom . If you want to see what California looked like 150 years ago visit the Santa Rosa Plateau!

sarah gracea month ago

I used to hike here a number of years ago. It was always great. I went there today to hike/run to the adobes and the barn or whatever it is. There was a rude ranger there today. He said the gate locked at 4:30pm and even though I was there at 3:30 pm. He said I couldn't hike. He went on to say that they have had problems in the past and lookes at me weird. I hike and run trails all the time and I work for the government. i am not a questionable person. Also the last time I hiked there the fee was optional. Now apparently it's mandatory. He said he will tow my vehicle if he doesn't see me pay. But that he didn't like me anyways so I couldn't hike there. He said my truck looked sketchy. My truck is old but tags are up to date. He was a total jerk! I drove there from Idyllwild. I had errands in Temecula and decided to come by for a hike and run. Never will return.

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Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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