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The Awe Inspiring Mount Rubidoux Hiking Trail (Riverside, CA)

The Awe Inspiring   Mount Rubidoux   One feels transported to another place. In my case I felt as if I were on vacation in Arizona, due to the design of rock formations on the trail, and colors of the vast landscape. Which is what you want out of a daytime excursion (if you are unable to travel, such as conditions are now with the Corona Virus) Please exercise caution. Yes, we enjoyed ourselves immensely, but most visitors were not wearing masks. Paulo reminded me it was most likey because Mount Rubidoux is located in Riverside (a different county) This is seriously one of the most beautiful hiking trails I've ever visited. During the entire hike you are rewarded with sweeping views of the city, the river, and even a lake. On the way to the top, there are countless benches /look out spots, a smaller charming bridge, followed by the bridge at Peace Tower. Which is a replica of a noted bridge in Alcantara, Spain, built in 1925. Carved into the top of the tower are the names of vario