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Moreno Valley M

4.8 ★★★★★ 169 Google reviews · Running trail in Moreno Valley, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Moreno Valley M'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.

ScenicHillyTrailhead parking

Hiking area and tourist attraction offering a scenic view.

What runners say about Moreno Valley M

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (169 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“It took us 1 hour and 50 minutes t get to the top and enjoy beautiful scenery of Moreno Valley and Riverside.”

Here's a rundown of it by a 4-time visitor: How long? A: If you're by yourself the hike will take no longer than maybe 45 minutes to an hour. Going down is maybe half that time. How hard? A: From a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being impossible, I would rate this a 6.8.

★★★★★ — Marvin , May 2018

Went for a hike with my daughter. We entered from Hidden Springs area to start the trail. It was somewhat difficult and definitely a workout climbing up the steep parts of the mountain. The path is easy to follow going up, but not so clear going down and we found ourselves off the path.

★★★★☆ — Denise , Apr 2019

Omg! This Mountain is insane! It is a serious hike but it was so much fun! Now it is super bloom of California poppy and the mountain sides are so gorgeous! The views are breathtaking ! Just be sure to take water for you and your furry friends)

★★★★★ — Yulia , Mar 2019

Love to walk/hike this mountain it is hard but it feels so good to get to the top the view is just beautiful

★★★★★ — C , May 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 19 mentions

“It took us 1 hour and 50 minutes t get to the top and enjoy beautiful scenery of Moreno Valley and Riverside.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“It was somewhat difficult and definitely a workout climbing up the steep parts of the mountain.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“35 mile hike up a dusty road trail from the parking lot where lots of burrow hang out.”

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Plan your run at Moreno Valley M

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Phone(800) 234-7275

Hours

Monday 7 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–6 PM
Thursday 7 AM–6 PM
Friday 7 AM–6 PM
Saturday 7 AM–6 PM
Sunday 7 AM–6 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Moreno Valley M

Box Springs Mountain Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.