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Cross Hike Menifee
4.5 ★★★★★ 120 Google reviews · Running trail in Menifee, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cross Hike Menifee's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Scenic trail featuring two crosses on separate peaks, plus a dog park at the trailhead.
What runners say about Cross Hike Menifee
“Menifee Cross Trail at Altergate Park leads to a scenic vista overlooking Menifee and has restrooms, picnic area, and a large dog park at the trailhead.”
“Variety of trails Excellent for all levels.”
Menifee Cross Trail at Altergate Park leads to a scenic vista overlooking Menifee and has restrooms, picnic area, and a large dog park at the trailhead. The 2.4 mile trail is dog friendly. The trail is a moderate climb to a vantage point marked by a white I-Beam cross set atop Menifee Hill.
Great hiking location. Variety of trails Excellent for all levels. Spectacular views!
Very nice hike that i try to do once a week. Has many routes with different levels of incline to reach x2 different crosses that are mounted on separate peaks. And a beautiful view! Id strongly advise to be very mindful here on the trails after dark.
We didn't make it all the way to the cross, mostly because I'm a 53 year old grandmother who is out of shape and I have my 5 year old niece with me. 😂 But we made it to the first peak on the Alderhill trail which was awesome! If we can do it so can you. The view is amazing!
Trail conditions & character
“Menifee Cross Trail at Altergate Park leads to a scenic vista overlooking Menifee and has restrooms, picnic area, and a large dog park at the trailhead.”
“Has many routes with different levels of incline to reach x2 different crosses that are mounted on separate peaks.”
“Menifee Cross Trail at Altergate Park leads to a scenic vista overlooking Menifee and has restrooms, picnic area, and a large dog park at the trailhead.”
Plan your run at Cross Hike Menifee
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance2.4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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