Back to Mt. Rubidoux

Just west of Riverside lies the majestic Mount Rubidoux, where you can get some of the best views of the area below. While the elevation of over 1300 feet might be a challenge for some, it is definitely worth the hike.



There are a number of cool bridges, towers, and hiking paths that date back to the 1920s and 1930s.



Using my wide angle lens and hanging off one of the bridges, I was able to get this shot:



Sam, the guy I was shooting, was a bit more adventurous than I was!



This rock formation looked like a giant dinosaur had put its footprint in it.



Sam was channeling his inner spiderman here:



At the top, one side is graced with an American flag, and the other with this cross.



Yes, I made it to the top!



Here’s a vintage shot of Mt. Rubidoux from the 1920s:



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Traveling Thursdays: Riverside & Mt. Rubidoux

Welcome to Riverside, California! Previous to my most recent visit, my opinion of Riverside (other than The Mission Inn) wasn't too swift. However, that quickly changed with a few excursions that yielded a number of surprises.



I had seen this cool clock before, but hadn't shot it at night:



I am guessing that this building was once a theater:



Interesting statuary:





The Courthouse is a beautiful piece of classical architecture:



Looks like the wheels of justice are spinning in Riverside:



This quaint little park blew me away; don't know how I missed it on my previous visits:









The Fox Theater in Riverside is still vibrant:







The hiking trails of Mt. Rubidoux were the most pleasant surprise of all.









Not only was the hike fun, but the views were sensational:



















I won't wait another 5 years to return to Riverside, that's for sure!

See more vintage & current Riverside, CA photos on my Riverside web page.