The Top 14 Attractions around Lake Mathews
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Lake Mathews. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Lake Mathews is a region where 14
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Lake Mathews overlook hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
The highest elevation close to the lake allows some views beyond the fence dividing the open space. Some sofas provide comfortable seating. Beekeepers bring their beehives to the ridge next to the hill during the summer.
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California Citrus State Historic Park
Highlight • Historical Site
The park is a "living museum" of citrus history in California, and has many buildings, orchards, and exhibits to explore. If you bike through the park, know there is a 15mph speed limit for cyclists in the park proper.
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Walker Canyon Ecological Reserve
Highlight • Natural
The Walker Canyon Ecological Reserve is a year-round hiking destination with beautiful views while walking through the rolling hills and canyons. While the wildflower blooms, especially the vibrant poppies, are a major attraction during the spring.
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March Field Air Museum
Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site
Amazing airfield to visit to see airplanes/helicopters/cars throughout the generations. Debatably the center of attraction is the SR-71A, which if you've ever seen the movie Top Gun, is pretty cool!
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Mockingbird Park and bike trails
Highlight • Rest Area
Well-managed small park with shaded picnic benches and great overlooks across small ponds and the surrounding area, right along a bike trail parallel to Sweet Ave.
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El Toro Road Wildlife Area
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Gravel road without traffic north of Lake Elsinore.
The surface is bikeable with regular tires, though wider tires and suspension might be an advantage
The surface is bikeable with regular tires, though wider tires and suspension might be an advantage
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Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park
Highlight • Natural
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park is a scenic nature preserve in Riverside that offers 1,500 acres of diverse landscapes, including hills, canyons, and native flora.
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Jackson St – gated, bike-friendly, car-free road
Highlight • Cycleway
This road is closed to cars, and you can ride at your leisure through the orange groves and orchards of California Citrus State Historic Park.
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Jackson St -- gated bikeable car-free road
Highlight • Cycleway
Road closed to cars, bikers can continue behind the gate through the citrus groves of the California Citrus State Historic Park. In the right season there is an abundance of oranges all along the orchards.
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Ruins of the Eagle Mountain Iron Mine
Highlight • Historical Site
Unique place to visit as these ruins are what remain in a so-called 'ghost town' from the abandonment of a metal mine.
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Visitor Center - California Citrus State Historic Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Great exhibits, some also visible when center is closed. Good WiFi and power plus also outside. Restrooms, water fountains, shaded picnic tables. You may need to push or coast your bike on the sidewalk in front of the visitors center.
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