Mount Rubidoux, Historical mountain park in Riverside, California, United States.
Mount Rubidoux is a 405-meter hill within Riverside, California, bordered by the Santa Ana River at its base. The city park covers 0.65 km² and has 5.6 km of paved roads and dirt trails, with the summit cross and Testimonial Peace Tower as landmarks.
Louis Rubidoux bought part of Rancho Jurupa in 1847 and established Rancho Rubidoux, giving the hill its current name. The City of Riverside began developing the area as a public park in the early 20th century.
Every Easter morning, people of different faiths hike to the summit to watch the sunrise together. This tradition has connected the community for over a century and still defines the place today.
Access is through Ryan Bonaminio Park, which has parking and restrooms available. The paths open at sunrise and close at sunset.
In 2013, a conservation group bought about 0.43 acres at the summit through a public auction. This small parcel is now protected forever, while the city manages the rest of the park.
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