Railroad Canyon, Natural canyon in Riverside County, California
Railroad Canyon stretches for 7 miles through the Temescal Mountains, containing steep rock formations and a winding section of the San Jacinto River.
The California Southern Railroad constructed tracks through the canyon in 1882, establishing a vital transportation route that operated until flooding damage in 1927.
The canyon holds local significance through generational stories about natural resources, wildlife encounters, and early settlement patterns in Southern California.
Visitors access multiple hiking trails throughout the canyon, with facilities including picnic areas and connections to the Canyon Lake reservoir recreation zones.
The canyon features a complex ecosystem where the San Jacinto River creates diverse habitats for native plant and animal species along its course.
GPS coordinates: 33.66420,-117.30200
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:33
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