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Sylvan Meadows Trail -- Idyllwild California
Ride Type: Many different routes
Distance: Up to 20+ Miles depending on route
Elevation Gain: 1500 feet depending on route taken
Climbing: Moderate steep routes
SYLVAN MEADOWS TRAIL Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological
Reserve, (951) 677-6951.
Although these trails are not directly in Idyllwild, they did require
information because they are in between Idyllwild and Palm Springs. Santa Rosa Plateau is a 20 - 30
minute drive from Idyllwild.
Trail: This seven-mile path cuts through grasslands, oak
tree groves and seasonal streams. The area is home to 185 species, including golden eagles and
other birds, deer, coyotes, bobcats and mountain lions. Permits/Fees: Admission is $2 for adults
and $1 for children 2 to 12. Parking is free near the reserve's visitor's center on Clinton-Keith
Road, west of Murrieta, off the Temecula Valley Freeway (15).
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