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Victorville Mojave Riverwalk

4.7 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Victorville, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Victorville Mojave Riverwalk'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.

PavedOpen 24hShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Paved, dog-friendly path with desert views, picnic tables, benches and grills.

What runners say about Victorville Mojave Riverwalk

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (82 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Nice bike ride they have handicap parking if you want to walk or ride a bicycle it great and the walk way is very clean and if you walk your dog they have poop bag stations there”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Why would I lie, I’m here looking for the most beautiful man in the world & his name is Rickie also known as BDR, think about it.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Great place to walk, run, or bike especially early or late bacause there is very little shade.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Nice place to walk but need public restrooms some benches along the way and trees or shaded areas.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Dogs welcome, boards, bikes, & anything else without a motor is welcomed here.”

Beautiful! Easy walking and perfect scenery to stroll alongside and enjoy

★★★★★ — Veronica , Apr 2024

Go early to get parking! I'm well maintained running and biking trail. We parked near the college and walked under Yucca Loma bridge to the Mojave Narrow park where there are bathrooms. About 3 hours for slow walkers. Dogs are OK. We happened to go after it snowed and it was very beautiful.

★★★★★ — Jessica , Jan 2021

Great place to walk, run, or bike especially early or late bacause there is very little shade. Paved 4.5 miles that is dog/stroller friendly. There are picnic tables, benches, water station (with a drinking fountain, water bottle fill Station, and dog fountain), a place to air up bike tires, dog poop stations and…

★★★★★ — Nancy , Jul 2022

Lovely place for a leisurely walk or a serious jog. Lots of lovely people there taking in the beauty!! I would make sure to either go early am before 9 am or after 5 pm to hot ghe rest of the day.

★★★★★ — Jill , Apr 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 82 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“Nice bike ride they have handicap parking if you want to walk or ride a bicycle it great and the walk way is very clean and if you walk your dog they have poop bag stations there”

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🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Why would I lie, I’m here looking for the most beautiful man in the world & his name is Rickie also known as BDR, think about it.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“We parked near the college and walked under Yucca Loma bridge to the Mojave Narrow park where there are bathrooms.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Nice bike ride they have handicap parking if you want to walk or ride a bicycle it great and the walk way is very clean and if you walk your dog they have poop bag stations there”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Good place to start the Riverwalk, limited paved parking but plenty in the dirt.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Nice place to walk but need public restrooms some benches along the way and trees or shaded areas.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“The path is clean and wide enough for bikes , wheelchairs.”

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🚰 Water fountains 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Victorville Mojave Riverwalk

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitevictorvilleca.gov

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Victorville Mojave Riverwalk

18564 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA 92395

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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.