Mountainous nature preserve along the Lake Mathews reservoir featuring birds & kangaroo rats.
At a glance
#8 of 8 Tourist attractions in CoronaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.40
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Lake Mathews Estelle Mountain Reserve?
- Lake Mathews Estelle Mountain Reserve is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 953 reviews.
- How does Lake Mathews Estelle Mountain Reserve rank in Corona?
- Lake Mathews Estelle Mountain Reserve is #8 of 8 Tourist attractions in Corona by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Lake Mathews Estelle Mountain Reserve located?
- Corona, CA 92883, United States — 19.1 km from the center of Corona.
- How can I contact Lake Mathews Estelle Mountain Reserve?
- Phone: +1 951-955-6097 · Website: wrc-rca.org
The flowers and the birds make this area so beautiful it’s a shame that so many folks use this area as a dump site. The amount of garbage was disgusting.
The roads are a bit weathered if you have access to an off-road vehicle it be fun to experience this. I had the luck to be in this position and no matter how far or deep one goes into this area they will find trash, abandoned mines, random folks shooting at targets, and some others who seem more sketchy than not.
Found a lot of abandoned and shot up vehicles — some not yet fully scrapped for material. Weird place given that the natural beauty while reduced is still abundant enough to look past the issues I’ve detailed.
The roads are a bit weathered if you have access to an off-road vehicle it be fun to experience this. I had the luck to be in this position and no matter how far or deep one goes into this area they will find trash, abandoned mines, random folks shooting at targets, and some others who seem more sketchy than not.
Found a lot of abandoned and shot up vehicles — some not yet fully scrapped for material. Weird place given that the natural beauty while reduced is still abundant enough to look past the issues I’ve detailed.
Beautiful! Especially after all the rain! Omg green hills and amazing landscape views
This is just open land with the least bit of upkeep to mention. Occasional drops of trash piles along the trails. Mostly used for that and as a gun range or not so legal activities. Not very safe for a regular car to drive through as the dirt roads are weathered from rain wash and dirt bike tracks. Strictly walking/hiking paths facing the lake have very nice views and in spring season there are wildflower fields used in photo ops for magazine covers.
I brought my son hiking here to see the desert blooms. I went on Sunday morning (3/17. Happy St. Patrick's Day!) I drove in from LA, took me about an hour and a half. I got to the preserve at 8 am, about an hour later than was convenient to find a parking spot. I hiked about a half mile to get in to the preserve. It is very, very crowded on the weekends. The blooms are stunning and it's absolutely worth a trip out, but get there by 7 am to find a reasonable parking spot.
I left at 11 am and traffic was just awful going the opposite direction (toward the preserve). Most people arrive late, so get there early...you'll get better pictures, parking, and you'll be leaving as the madness I'd beginning! I'm going back on Thursday, so I'll update then!
I left at 11 am and traffic was just awful going the opposite direction (toward the preserve). Most people arrive late, so get there early...you'll get better pictures, parking, and you'll be leaving as the madness I'd beginning! I'm going back on Thursday, so I'll update then!
Went early this morning to see the super blooms, and had the place to myself! Arrived around 7am. Saw no one until one other car arrived around 8.45am. Great flowers, nice easy hike to see them. Plus nice views of the lake and snow capped mountains.
Beautiful place to see Superbloom! No need to go to Lake Elsinore. We got here at 3pm, its kinda hot, morning would be better. There was just a few people, so very peaceful and enjoyable! The poppies are hidden on the other side of the hills, so you wont see it on the way. Keep on going and its so worth it! 🥰
Just discovered this hidden natural gem tucked away in the hills south of Lake Matthews. It's very secluded and peaceful. A great place to go for a nice day hike.
Tons of wildflower around. Down side overcrowded. I got there at 7am and parking wasn't too bad. By 9am when we were heading out it truly looked like a parking lot. Definitely get there early to avoid the crowds.
If you have the opportunity to head out in the morning and catch the sun rise over the neighboring mountains, you will not be disappointed. In addition to beating the heat, you'll see colours that only manifest in the morning. Definitely worth the time.
I love driving to work through Lake Matthew. Sunrises are breathtaking! Truly sets my day! Wish I can have a house with this view, to die for! Beautiful mornings going through here!
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