The Santa Rosa Plateau, at an average elevation of 2,000 feet, is located at the southern end of the Santa Ana Mountains in southwestern Riverside County, California. Ancient oak woodlands, rare bunchgrass prairie and endangered vernal pool wetlands are a few of the six distinct habitat types that reside on this land located less than 20 miles ...

Jan 7, 2015 · Chocolate lilies, shooting stars, blue dicks, and many other species are some of the attractions on this hike. Watch for coyotes or badgers. Fat western fence lizards, aka bluebellies, often...

The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is a special place in Southern California. Ancient oak woodlands, rolling grassland of bunchgrasses, cool riparian areas, rare vernal pools, plentiful wildlife including many sensitive species, gorgeous views, old adobes, mortar holes in the granite rocks, and lots of hiking trails...

The Santa Rosa Plateau consists of 8, 300 acres consisting of Englemen oak woodlands, riparian wetlands, coastal sage brush, chaparral, bunchgrass prairie and vernal pools. These ecosystems are unique to Southern California.

Trail Signs Native American Plant Use Garden and Features 0.2 Granite Loop Tr. 0.4 'o 0.2 4.0 Visitor Center yote Tr. 0.2 Sylvan Meadows Trailhead 0.7 0.5 o C 1.3 1.5 ... Santa Rosa Platea Eco Reserve Trails $ Daily Entrance Fee 13+ yrs. $4.00 2-12 yrs. $3.00 Stay on Trails No Dogs No Smoking Take I Leave Nothing No Drones No Weapons

At about 0.8 miles after the house, turn left on De Anza Road, which is just after the large single egg-shaped rock on your right. De Anza Road is marked by a yellow "road intersection" sign, and is 4.1 miles north of the Santa Margarita River crossing.

Jun 10, 2012 · The Santa Rosa Plateau is an area of biological diversity, rich human history, and the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. The main attraction of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve are the vernal pools that sit atop the volcanic landscape found in this area.

Experience this 7.0-mile loop trail near Murrieta, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

The Santa Rosa Plateau is a 7,000 acre ecological reserve on the eastern slope of the Santa Ana Mountain range in south Riverside County. The following information about the reserve is from the visitor's guide, "Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve," available at the visitors' center.

A field guide to the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, giving general information, geology, topography, vernal pool information, current conditions, a blooming plants identification guide, etc.