Moreno Valley highlight
Box Springs Mountain Reserve
A protected reserve in the Moreno Valley area preserving native chaparral habitat and wildlife, with hiking trails open to the public.
Box Springs Mountain Reserve protects the native chaparral ecosystem and wildlife habitat of the Box Springs Mountains in the Moreno Valley area. The 2,000-acre reserve was established to preserve coastal sage scrub vegetation adapted to the dry Southern California climate, along with wildlife including coyotes, bobcats, roadrunners, and native reptiles.
The reserve operates as a public open space with hiking and nature trails maintained by Riverside County and conservation partners. Visitors hike the trails year-round, observing the seasonal changes in native plants and watching for wildlife, making it a place where Moreno Valley residents connect with the natural landscape that surrounds their community.
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