Mount Jurupa

"nice view at the top! Street parking right in front of the trailhead! Lots of dog 💩 on the trail 😬 Had to look down most of the time to avoid them! Saw only one other person at the peak! " — diane • Feb 14, 2025

"Hiked up to the summit of Mt Jurupa from the Mary valge nature center it was a real leg burner and really a steep probably one of the hardest ways to climb Mt Jurupa Distance 3.3 miles RT Elevation gain 1,198 feet " — Socalhiker12 • Oct 9, 2024

"Hiked My Jurupa from the really steep south side skipped the gradual 2 mile long trail and hike straight up the mountain bike trail which was only 1 mile long with 1,153 feet of elevation gain and then descended down the north side Length 2.8 miles Elevation gain 1,153 ft " — Socalhiker12 • Oct 5, 2024

"Hiked Jurupa Mt from the south side by the newer neighborhoods located at the bottom where I parked in a nice little park and walked up to the trail head. From there the hike was a nice steep incline for 2 miles straight up to the top and the views where incredible and it was a great endurance workout 4.3 miles RT 1,184 feet of elevation gain 1 hour 51 mins to complete " — Socalhiker12 • Oct 2, 2024

"Hiked from the north side and saw a funnel cloud out west towards the chino hills its was a very rewarding summit experience 2.4 miles round trip 1,162 feet of elevation gain " — Socalhiker12 • Feb 21, 2024

"Began the hike from Martin Tudor Park in Fontana. The steep hike from the park was pleasant on a cool morning. Couldn't help but notice the spray can artwork on many of the boulders. Also, the yellow directional arrows pointing out the right direction to hike was also surprisingly helpful. The summit area is round and flat, featuring commanding views when looking over the side. " — MikeTeeples • Aug 21, 2022

"Jurupa is a relatively short hike, but what it lacks in length, it more than makes up with steepness! I picked up a use trail from Jurupa Park on the edge of Fontana, and I followed it up, up, and up the steep hillside. The hike is about, or a little more than, 2 miles r/t with about 1,100' gain! It is very popular with the locals, so expect plenty of company on this one, and many of the boulders are painted with interesting graffiti! On the use trail I used, there are even a few class-2 sections, so you'll get a great workout! The summit is a very broad, flat plateau with some inspirational views all around the Inland Empire. Beware, going back down is a little sketchy as the soil and rocks can be slippery!! Also beware of some Poison-Oak on the edge of the trail in a few spots!!" — brianpowell • Dec 29, 2019

"This Mountain is great for training, about 20 to 30min to the summit at a steady brisk pace. First part of the ascent is steep and a great workout. The climb levels out here and there enough to let you catch your breath before gaining some more altitude. At the summit 360 degree views of all the Inland Empire when it's not covered in smog. At the top there is not much, just a flat peak about 100 yards diameter. There is no water refill areas and usually this mountain is dry and hot by mid day." — JohnnyMar • May 10, 2011