The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is located near Murrieta in Riverside County, California. It's a protected area managed by the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District. The reserve spans over 9,000 acres and features diverse habitats, including oak woodlands, grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas.
The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is a protected natural area located near Murrieta in Riverside County, California. It covers a significant portion of the Santa Rosa Plateau, a mesa-like plateau in Southern California. This ecological reserve is known for its diverse landscapes, including grasslands, vernal pools, oak woodlands, and unique biodiversity.
Once you reach the trailhead, a pleasant half-hour hike will take you to Tenaja Falls - a dramatic sight when water is flowing. Spring is the best season to view the falls as active wildlife flock to the water and an abundance of wildflowers and birds are present.
