Last updated: July 19, 2024
Thing to Do
Hike the Anza Trail through Moreno Valley

City of Moreno Valley
Hike the Anza Trail through Moreno Valley in Riverside County, CA. This segment is located on the ancestral lands of the Luiseno, Tongva, and Cahuilla people, and it falls between historic Anza expedition campsites #58 and #59.
This 8-mile certified trail starts at Towngate Memorial Park and ends at Lake Perris State Recreation Area. The multi-use paved path is flat and good for walking, jogging, and biking. It has lighting in some areas and would take roughly 2-4 hours to complete by foot.
At the trailhead, Towngate Memorial Park offers parking, multi-use athletic fields, ADA-accessible parking, picnic tables, ADA-accessible restrooms, a softball/baseball field, ADA-accessible playground, and a picnic shelter.
At the end of the trail, Lake Perris offers hiking, bicycling, fishing, swimming, picnicking, camping, rock climbing, horse-back riding, and the Ya'i Heki' Regional Indian Museum. There is a fee for entrance to the lake.
Note that the trail is not developed at 15795 Perris Blvd., Moreno Valley.
This 8-mile certified trail starts at Towngate Memorial Park and ends at Lake Perris State Recreation Area. The multi-use paved path is flat and good for walking, jogging, and biking. It has lighting in some areas and would take roughly 2-4 hours to complete by foot.
At the trailhead, Towngate Memorial Park offers parking, multi-use athletic fields, ADA-accessible parking, picnic tables, ADA-accessible restrooms, a softball/baseball field, ADA-accessible playground, and a picnic shelter.
At the end of the trail, Lake Perris offers hiking, bicycling, fishing, swimming, picnicking, camping, rock climbing, horse-back riding, and the Ya'i Heki' Regional Indian Museum. There is a fee for entrance to the lake.
Note that the trail is not developed at 15795 Perris Blvd., Moreno Valley.
Details
Duration
2-4 Hours
The trail is 8 miles long and would take 2-4 hours to complete by foot.
Activity
Hiking
Pets Allowed
Yes
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
TownGate Memorial Park
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility Information
This is a multi-use paved trail that is mostly flat. It is composed of concrete, pavement, and decomposed granite and has lighting in some sections. The trail is not developed at 15795 Perris Blvd., Moreno Valley.