California · United States
- Distance
- 61.1 km / 38.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 823 m
- Typical duration
- 15 hr
- River
- Mountain
- Long-distance path
The directory currently contains 5 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Riverside. Their average mapped distance is 15.8 km and average recorded ascent is 361 m (1,184 ft); the longest route in the set is 61.1 km.
This subset represents 16% of the 31 quality-checked routes near Riverside. Its average distance is 15.8 km, compared with 13.7 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 361 m (1,184 ft), versus 323 m (1,060 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.
These routes carry the river tag. The tag does not establish how much of the mapped line follows water or whether crossings are safe. Within this set, 1 routes (20%) are rated easy, 1 (20%) are rated hard or expert, and 0 (0%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.
Data refreshed September 2026
Choose by the details
A closer look at the first 5 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
0.5 km
Stream TrailCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
26 m
Oak Glen Creek Basins Trails5 of 5 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
California · United States
California · United States
California · United States
California · United States
California · United States
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana River TrailCalifornia | 61.1 km | 823 m | 15 hr | Expert | July to September |
| Stream TrailCalifornia | 0.5 km | 28 m | 9 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Camp Creek National Recreation TrailCalifornia | 10.6 km | 615 m | 3 hr 7 min | Moderate | June to October |
| "M" TrailCalifornia | 5.6 km | 313 m | 1 hr 39 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Oak Glen Creek Basins TrailsCalifornia | 1.3 km | 26 m | 19 min | Easy | April to October |
Santa Ana River Trail, Stream Trail, Camp Creek National Recreation Trail currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.
Choosing a route
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