FreeWhitewater Preserve: Canyon River Nature Walk & Wildlands Trout Ponds
Visit on your scheduleOpen daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM year-round; closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day
Whitewater Preserve (The Wildlands Conservancy)9160 Whitewater Canyon Rd, Whitewater, CA 92282 · 41.3 mi approx. from RiversideDirections
All ages; flat, well-maintained paths around trout ponds and picnic grounds suitable for all-terrain strollers
FreeFree admission and free parking; donations welcomed to support preserve conservation
About this adventure
Tucked into a dramatic mountain canyon between the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains, the 2,851-acre Whitewater Preserve features a rare, perennial wild mountain river flowing year-round through the desert. Managed by The Wildlands Conservancy, the preserve offers a serene, family-friendly oasis with crisp mountain breezes and stunning views of snow-capped Mount San Gorgonio. Families can stroll flat, well-maintained paths surrounding historic stone buildings, shade trees, and tranquil trout ponds where children can spot rainbow trout, dragonflies, and migrating winter waterfowl. The level Canyon View Trail and riverside paths are suitable for sturdy all-terrain strollers, and the visitor center provides clean restrooms, shaded picnic lawns, and nature exhibits—all completely free of charge.
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