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The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve and other protected lands in the area—known collectively as the Santa Rosa Plateau—comprise an unusually intense concentration of extraordinary species rarely encountered anywhere.
Explore one of 7 easy hiking trails in Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 52 to 859 feet in elevation gain.
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- California, United States
Located just off of Interstate 15 near Murrietta, California (southern California), the Santa Rosa Ecological Preserve is a wonderful place to get away from the noise and hustle of the day. It is a favorite place to hike, birdwatch, and practice your nature photography.
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- Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is open:Sun - Sat 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Hotels near Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve: (7.43 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Temecula (5.29 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Murrieta Temecula (7.53 m...
- Restaurants near Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve: (8.03 mi) The Goat and Vine (6.98 mi) Trattoria Toscana Italian Restaurant (3.18 mi) Anthon...
The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve preserves approximately 8,400 acres (34 km 2) of the plateau, and includes the Moreno and Machado Adobes, Riverside County’s oldest standing structures, and other buildings from the 19th century Mexican land grant Rancho Santa Rosa.
Explore the most popular walking trails in Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- California, United States
The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve is a rare gem jut for that. Inhabited for up to 8, 000 years by ancestors of the Payómkawichum, the preserve traces its recent history to Rancho Santa Rosa, which was granted to Juan Moreno in 1846.
The approximately 7,500-acre Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is a relatively undisturbed area of oak woodland, chaparral, and native grassland habitat. Preservation of the plateau could begin to provide a corridor for movements of deer and mountain lion.
