Exploring the Mysteries of Mt. Rubidoux

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Located in Riverside, California, a popular hiking trail is home to numerous secrets and undiscovered tunnels.
Written and Produced by: Bethany Guerrero
Cinematography and Visual Effects by: C. Drew Unser
#california #riverside #hiking

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[stanandstansfriend]

I went to high school and was friends with Ryan Bonamino, he was a great soul. I'm glad he has a park in his memory. His friends called him Bonbon.😆

[RacerXGTO]

5:13 - The late 70's were my heyday, as a younger punk kid, my friends and I were able to climb up into and inside the tower. The bottom door was always locked shut, but at that time, there were no bars in the window openings, then. At the top of the tower, inside, was a bell with no rope on the ringer. Being the kids we were, we'd throw rocks up there to try and ring it. Midway inside the tower is a concrete ring that looks like it supported another floor, making it 3 floors if everything was restored. But, we weren't the only ones climbing up in there, other mischievous people graffiti'd the walls to no end, markers, paint can. Glad they barred it up. On another note, my mother told me a story when she was younger about the cross on top of the hill. Originally it was a wooden cross, but sometime during the 60's some vandals torched it. The new plaster/concrete one you see today, is the one put in place of the wooden one. Climbing around Mt Rubidoux, we kids found all sorts of little things up there in the trails that went through the rocks and dirt. For example, there was a boulder with a flat bottom resting on other rocks. Somebody dug out a crawl space that was just tall enough for kid sized people to crawl through. Who knows what has become of it today.

[LCRiverside]

Born and raised in Riverside off of 14st actually me and friends used to ride our bikes up there then ride back down so fast was scary, then coast down to the Dairy at the bottom and by our treats, that's where the park is located now on that dairy farm, good times 60s early 70s

[georgekline]

Thanks for another fun video. No politics, no drama. Just fun information and sights of local attractions. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to your next adventure!

[californiathroughmylens]

Fun video! Love seeing Mt Rubidoux through your eyes!

[SidetrackAdventures]

This is really cool. Would love to see what's in the sealed off areas. Imagine finding the tunnel to the Mission Inn. Great video as always.

[blockisle]

A Saturday morning Oddity Odyssey’s video, it’s going to be a good day.

[graham]

Great video! Riverside is my hometown and Mt Rubidoux is definitely an institution in the community. Lots of interesting history connected with the Mission Inn, but I don't think there were actual tunnels. It's an even better hike in the winter when it's more green. Just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to more!

[michaelglover]

The entrance on the mountain is actually near the cross, by the great steps, just to the right. They rolled a boulder over the opening and cemented the edges. The entrance in the 14st cemetary is in the old section of the lower plots. This was covered by a crypt and then later bricked over. The crypt is still there. And of course the purple glass imbedded in Riverside downtown sidewalks are actually sky lights for the old tunnels. These have broken and been paved over but several skylights are still present, some with the origonal glass.

[derekbash]

Ive lived in Riverside my whole life and this was really well done. The history along with the old photos and the B roll shots of the mountain itself, all very well done. I can remember going up to the cross (which I learned from this video is named the Serra cross!) at nighttime while in high school and acting a fool, and I must say, thank God I didnt see any hooded men walking the trails at night. I had a friend who lived at the foot of the mountain on 12th St who I can remember talking about the tunnels. One thing that you guys missed mentioning however, was the traditonal 4th of July Brush Fire on the mountain every year...lol I mean the annual 4th of July fireworks, but lets face it, it aint 4th of July in the Riv until Mt. Rubidoux has caught fire!

[Nickolaswright]

What an epic little adventure. So interesting! Thanks Bethany & Drew.

[swaffdog]

In the late 1980s, I used to live in the Palms Apartments (4575 Palm Ave.) at the base of Mt Rubidoux. I lived in Riverside for nearly 10 years (mainly near UCR) and never heard about the catacombs.

[JHCWillis]

I grew up in Riverside. Spent lots of time hiking, rocking climbing and hanging out on this Mountain. We used to climb up in the Bell Towers

[lilshaz]

Could see the 4th of July fireworks on Mt Rubidoux for years from my house and the mountain brush caught fire 🔥 every time. This yr they did them at the Ryan Bonaminio Park. The park was named after a young police officer who was shot and killed at Fairmont Park.
I use to walk this mountain every week but it has gotten so crowded now. Great that you highlighted it. Thank you.

[noahcount]

Another good one, Bethany and Drew! As Oddity Odysseys shows us viewers time after time, many interesting and/or bizarre projects from earlier times have faded into obscurity, or near-obscurity. And you take the time and make the effort to acquaint us with them. Can't begin to thank you enough.

[bradklaatu]

Back in the 60's that trail was a one way road that you could drive to the top and back down. At the time I had an MG and it was sure fun going up that road.

[roseguyler]

I walk this trail 3 times a week!! Love seeing u here 💓

[henrysmom]

I remember in the early 60s going to Mt Rubidoux for sunrise Easter service. We went in the middle of the night and rested under big blankets until sunrise and the show

[vanmetschke]

Born and raised in Riverside. Love our town. Thanks for doing this video.

[toughbutsweet]

Love the video about my neighborhood. I live at the foot of the mountain and my house will turn 100-years-old in June. But is a "newer" house in my neighborhood.