The Two Trees Trail is both a strenuous and thrilling ride in Box Mountain Park near Riverside, CA. The area is surrounded by towns and cities so is easily accessible for those who wish to venture here.

Most bikers begin at the top of the trail at Box Mountain Road. It's about 900 feet to the bottom in 1.5 miles.

There are those who bike up the trail as well. For them, it's a grueling climb with steep and rocky sections all along the way. It is guarenteed tough climb for those who do it.

Trail Description

Two Trees is a steep ride.

Much of the way is in a dry, desert-like environment. It is a dusty ride both up and down the route.

Beginning at the bottom, the trail crosses a spring by bridge and between patches of Poison Oak. As it begins climbing, the trail leaves the brush and charges up steeply into the mountaineous wilderness.

The trail continues up from there, past a spring and finally, to a dirt road near the mountain's crest.

Most of these features would be unnoticable by those heading downhill however. Note that unexpected turns as well as hikers are found throughout the length of the route so don't speed too fast.

Getting There

Look for these homes to find the upper trailhead.

The bottom and top of this trail requires far different directions. Both are described in detail below.

To the Bottom

The bottom of the trail is located at Riverside, California. The trailhead is located in a residential neighborhood and therefore, may be rather difficult to find.

Begin in downtown Riverside at the 91-60-215 interchange. Take CA-60 east the Blane Street exit. Take the off ramp and turn left. Continue straight on Blane Street to Belvedere Drive on the left and turn. Drive for about 0.5 miles to Two Trees Road and turn right. Continue on to a parking lot at the top of whom the trailhead is located.

To the Top

The top of the trail is much more remote although there are a few homes here (watch for a barking dog!). This side belongs to the city of Moreno Valley.

From CA-60, go north on Pigeon Pass Road. Continue straight as the road becomes unpaved and splits off into Box Springs Mountain Road. Continue on this dirt track up the mountain. Watch for a scattered group of homes which is where the trailhead is located on the right.

When to Bike

Two Trees can be biked year-round. It, however, is best ridden in the cooler seasons when the blazing sun slightly relaxes. Fire danger is prime in summer and is known to occur here.