Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve
Murrieta, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(545 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Reviewers call the Adobe loop half-shaded and manageable with children, with picnic tables and portable toilets at the adobes. Cell service is poor, so buy passes ahead. Three parking areas, rarely full early. A day-use fee applies. Wildlife includes deer, bunnies and tarantulas.
Oak woodlands and seasonal vernal pools; the flat Transpreserve loop is family-doable. Little shade — summer afternoons bake.
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39400 Clinton Keith Rd, Murrieta, CA 92562, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
~$4–5/adult
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What visitors say
- Ric Overton★★★★★
WOW. Stunningly beautiful. When we rounded the curve and saw the beauty of the area I was so shocked I found a place to pull over and take some pictures. Everything was so clean and well prepared. It was such great fun and we will be back.
3 months ago
- 80's Girl★★★★★
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.
9 months ago
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