I love this trail! The boyfriend and I have been running this trail for about 3 months now. Everyone is super friendly and usually waves, says hi or smiles when we run by them. There are also a lot of bikers so make you can hear when they are coming up behind you! The trail runs behind residential areas so it's pretty safe. We usually go around 630p until about 730-8p and it's not crowded at all. A lot of people bring their dogs but poop has never really been an issue. The trail has markers every quarter mile which are extremely helpful if you don't have some sort of device that tracks your distance. I would highly recommend this trail for all levels of runners. read more

Been riding here for years now and I enjoy the nice easy ride after work. Usually meet some friends and have a chat during the ride, takes a little over an hour, 10.5 miles or 11.5 miles if you do the Golf Course too. You can find a map online or just use Strava, but it's not going to be easy if this is your first time here. Or just follow other bikers, join STR or some bike shops who organize rides here. And have a nice dinner and a beer after the ride with your friends, that's what we do most of the time. read more

Always plenty of easy parking at the courthouse, the trail is consistently wide enough so it's no biggie if it's busy, and just a nice mix of terrain, features, and scenery. It's not the most technically challenging, but there are extra credit options to kick that up a notch or two. If you're not getting a good workout in, then you're not riding it hard enough or doing enough laps (four is my record so far). Each lap around the Loop is about 11 miles and just over 1,000' of climbing. There are plenty of extra credit sections, and the "superloop" route makes it just under 18 miles with about 1,900' of climbing. That is currently my go-to loop. I like that I pass my car every 11 miles, so I don't have to carry any more than a single water bottle on my bike. I can also grab a snack and make any gear or equipment adjustments at the car. Other advantages over riding in places like the Santa Anas include no bugs, shorter travel time to the trailhead (for me), and not being so far from civilization if something goes wrong. All said, a nice route and one of my favorite places to roll. Enjoy the day and your bike! read more

Awesome bike trail! I ride here multiple times a week. The perfect escape without having to leave the city. Just watch out for runners and walkers coming and going in both directions. If you get out here early enough you can avoid the big crowds. There aren't many trails like this left in Orange County, there is a lake with a lot of beautiful scenery. The perfect mixture of hills and options to make your own route. Just be mindful to others. read more

Fullerton Loop Bike Trail - Bikes Near Me - Fullerton, California

I have been doing this loop for 10+ years now, day time, night time, week days, week ends. After all that time this is still one of the best trails around. It is not super hard or technical. No really bad climbs, or super descents. But man it is fun!!!! Going at a good pace you can do 45min-1hr pretty easy. But we have also done the loop in over 2hrs. All depends on how often you want to stop, look out over the city and enjoy the view. There are plenty of other trails out there, epically if you need a hard training ride, or want to race your buddy. But if you are looking for a fun loop this is it. read more

This trail is an excellent workout. There are a variety of surfaces: rocky, soft hills, and street. There are plenty of side loops that allow you to make your own adventure. I highly suggest printing out a map of the trail before venturing out. Unfortunately, it is easy to get lost. There is a printable map on the parks and recreation section of the City of Fullerton website. Saturday morning is the worst time. There are too many people. Weekday mornings are equally as bad as school kids wander aimlessly. I like to ramble through on late afternoons and early morning. I see night riders at all hours but I am not brave enough. Everyone on the trail is pretty friendly, polite, and courteous. Occasionally there is a d-bag who does not observe the 'rules of the road.' Don't be that guy. Announce yourself when you want to pass. Don't cut people off. Remember the right of way rules posted at the trail entrances. read more

I've done this trail in two parts because, unlike what most yelpers are writing, it's actually difficult to do in one trip (unless you're very experienced). The Fullerton Loop makes the Back Bay Loop in Newport Beach seem like a baby's bike ride. It's definitely not for beginners, however, you can do sections of it like I did and work your way up. One day I'll have to do it in one continuous loop. The first half is hard but the good news is that the second half is easy. The reason I'm subtracting a star is because this trail is extremely hard to follow. There are very few markers and if you don't have a map you're going to run off course. This is especially true near the end when you go underneath Harbor Blvd. along an abandoned train track and then go a on a very narrow path next to a golf course, then you go underneath Bastanchury through a tunnel, wander around some dirt paths surrounded by skinny trees in a canyon, etc. It was fucking ridiculous! Also, there are some unnecessary parts, like near Parks Junior High where you cut behind some houses. That's dumb. I just take Parks up and turn left on Rosecrans. Be careful when you go on the Castlewood Trail next to Coyote Hills, going down Nora Kuttner and going down the Brea Dam area. Those three spots are steep. 8/1/2016 update: I finished the loop in one ride! read more

If anyone finds a set of keys on the loop please let us know. A member of our group lost his key ring last night with car keys house key ect 3/9/16 Thanks!!! read more

The Fullerton loop is a nice place to walk, run or mountain bike. It has a nice lake and big beautiful trees with shade. I seen many people walking their dogs and riding horses. I recommend this place for anyone who loves the outdoors. read more

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This trail is great, there are options for riders of all capabilities. This was my first time out with and happened to be invited to a large group for a Sunday ride. The people that I was riding with showed me some shortcuts as I am not quite ready to tackle the full loop which made it easier to not get discouraged. All and all i had a great time and cant wait to hit this trail again. Oh and there was tons of parking at the start of the trail. read more

My dog and I went one early Sunday morning and it was great. At times it felt like I was in the woods but yet this is in the middle of the suburbs. There are a lot of people either running, walking their dogs, or cycling but it wasn't too crowded probably because we were there early. Very nice trail. read more

I've started running this trail since the end of May and it has been a great run every time. I have found that you can easily modify your run/bike ride by switching up the trails you use, cutting some corners, or taking other side routes to lengthen the total distance your cover. With a mix of street, trail, flat surface, and hills, it is a great course that will keep challenging you. I would have to recommend that you go online and do a little research, http://www.mtbguru.com/trip/show_static/2146-fullerton-loop, and, http://www.efgh.com/bike/fullertonloop.htm. At times it can get a little tricky. Also, It tends to have lighter traffic mid-day until about 4pm. Weekends and holidays are popular days to hit the trail so keep that in mind in case you are looking for some peace. Otherwise than that, tie up your laces or get out the bike, and hit the trail! read more

Ok, it's not the Alps; but it's a fantastic 12 mile loop stitched together through the open space in Fullerton. It has some oddities like a weird little tack to the left up a pedestrian path between houses that drops you on the street where you later meet up the path in the park you were already on. Go figure. Aside from such idiosyncrasies it makes for a great way to stretch out your legs and unwind. It's mostly gently rolling with a few very short steep climbs/descents. The trails are multi-use and very popular, but the path is generally wide and it's no problem as long as you don't ride like a total d**k. Some sections are quite popular with equestrians, and other areas attract a lot of families with small children. Take due care in these areas and be considerate. Have a map the first time. You'll need it. Once you do one loop you'll have it, but the first time through you need to know where the seams are between the various trails that are stitched together to form the loop. One extension is a loop up to the top of the hill near the Summit House on the Panorama trail. Personally, I found this section less attractive. Much of the surface on the extension is sloppy sand or gravel, which I did not find all that fun on a cross-country bike with 2.1 in. tires. Your mileage will vary. This trail is a treasure in the middle of the city. Enjoy! read more

Came here to walk with a friend on a Saturday morning. The start of the trail was more crowded than I had expected it to be but the trail is long and and spacious so the people traffic ended up spreading out along the way. The trail is very versatile! When we went, people were walking, running, walking their dogs, biking etc. Definitely going back soon! Pros: Free parking Nice long scenic trail Some incline Great for walking or running Tip: Wear sunscreen! Trail starts off shaded but has many open sunny spots. read more

I didn't realize how close this place is awesome especially for a jog, bikes, and especially pet friendly! I loved it and I will be a regular, plus I still need to discover the whole trail! read more

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Super neat trail that I ran on the day of my birthday. I grabbed my Camelbak since it was pretty warm that day and off I went. Almost made a wrong turn so if you can like I did follow some people that are in front of you,haha. Some parts of the terrain are soft and other parts are hard and have grooves from the mountain bikes. Watch for the horse doo-doo and the holes from snakes, gophers and such on the trail. If you go far enough there will be Laguna Lake which is a beautiful place hidden in the middle of Fullerton. Nice place to take a break, catch your breath and go back. There are also connectors to other trails. I have yet to try the others since it was my first time and I wanted to make it home in one piece. P.S. I suggest to bring a Camelbak or some type of water apparatus since there are no watering holes other than the lake but I don't suggest to drink that. Anyhow, cool trail, hydrate and enjoy the scenery. read more

What a great trail. Yes, there are tons of bikes but walking is perfect. The bikers are friendly and always say hello. This trail is in the city but you feel like you're far away. You can do a few miles or the entire trail. I think it's about 13 Miles. read more

Do not be deceived, this is no walk in the park, It's an excellent work out but some parts are scary and definitely challenging. Ride with a buddy or go with a group so you don't get lost. read more

Nice trail, it's a bit for everyone, good exercise to ride your mountain bike after work or at night, the bad part is crossing street light, I've seen quite a few careless drivers in the area when you are crossing the street, so be careful ... Please wear your helmet while riding read more

The Fullerton Loop is a great bike trail for intermediate riders. There is lots of different terrain here and also some good uphill climbs and downhill ascends. The courthouse is the main start locations and is very popular to the local enthusiasts. read more

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This is a great local trail that winds through the hills and past a few city streets. If you live in the Fullerton, Brea, or La Habra area it is a quick, convenient, and somewhat easy option to spin the wheels in some dirt. As this is a multiuse trail for bikers, hikers, and horses, it can get busy during peak times. I have ridden this trail for over 8 years. There are a few treacherous sections and a few climbs but overall it is a good balance for any intermediate rider. Tips: Bring a trail-worthy bike. Walmart bikes wont cut it as you will be taking your life in your own hands on some of the steeper descents as well in many of the dusty loose sand areas. Also bring water during hot days. Final tip, always carry an extra tube and/or patch kit unless you want to hike out with your bike in case of a flat. Be safe and have fun. Oh yeah, be considerate to slower trail users and horses. Keep the trail open and safe for everyone!!!!!!! read more

This is an awesome trail to bike.. My pops and I are newbees on bikes and we have been seeking out trails to hit. So far this has to be our favorite one on top of peters canyon in Tustin. I will have to come back and do this trail again. You should too. read more

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We visited on a Saturday morning and it had a fair amount of traffic--in both directions, though the better part of it was flowing clockwise. I'd rate clockwise as an easy trail--it has a few short but fairly steep climbs but as a whole, the main parts of single(double/triplewide) track and pavement are mild and beginner friendly. It's a fun loop if you want to get out for some fresh air and exercise but if you're looking for legit MTB trails, keep looking. read more

Great trail for beginners. My brother and I went there for the first time and it was great. Beautiful scenery, challenging uphill sections and fun downhill slopes. Plenty of parking at the courthouse. Ended up getting a flat and had to walk all the way back to the car. Other riders were friendly and offered a tire pump but I didn't have a spare. Next time I'll definitely bring a spare so we can finish the trail and a map of the loop because there's so many other trails. Overall fun experience! read more

Fullerton Loop Bike Trail - Bikes Near Me - Fullerton, California

This trail is really cool. It's the closest thing you'll get to a walk in the country in Fullerton. There are some spots where it leads you to the streets with cars, but mostly you're nestled in a quiet area behind some real nice houses. I especially love how about 1.5 miles out you run into Laguna Lake which is beautiful and full of a wide array of animals from fish to ducks to lizards. This trail is a great place to take a bike ride or just have a nice quiet walk. read more

Awesome 12-13 mile bike trail! Great uphills and drops. Did this trail many times...Until I broke my collar bone during one of the drops in 2010. Would recommend this trail. Have fun. Use a camelback. Wear a helmet!!! read more

Did this ride last weekend and I couldn't have hope for a better first mountain biking experience. It was so much fun I can't wait to get out there again. It's given me a new way to love riding bikes. Courthouse parking is great on Sunday and it wasn't crowded. When you're out there be aware of some steep climbs but nothing to elevated. Of course, every climb is rewarded with a nice decent. From what I've been told about this trail is that it's a great beginners ride. Haven't done mountain biking as I only did rode cycling so I don't have any other rides to compare this one too. I'll be looking forward to doing ride again as well as others. read more

Fullerton Loop Bike Trail - Bikes Near Me - Fullerton, California

The Fullerton Loop is a moderate mountain bike trail with extra credit a few steep inclines as well as some steep descents. There is an area where there is some dirt jumps varying in size and not too entirely difficult and are not usually crowded with people. Be aware on the trail however, you do share the trail at times with runners and at times people on horse back. There are a few places to start the trail from although people typically start at the Fullerton Court house on North Berkeley Avenue behind Ralph's where there is a parking lot with lots of parking. read more

Open trail , heavy foot traffic, extremely busy, not a lot of shade. A lot of people don't wear mask right now either. Go early if you want to reduce the amount of crowds you come in contact with. read more

A really nice place to ride your bike ,hike ,run ,horse ride ,run, or just to walk your dog . Is been my favorite place to go on the weekend with my friends and family ,very clean. Don't forget your helmet, so go for it give it a try read more

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Hi, Did the loop first time yesterday solo. I arrived and got the bike ready, water etc. I had no idea where to start. I asked some other riders they directed and I was off. I did have a small paper map but it wasn't explicit enough and I got lost twice and had to backtrack in the first 3 miles. I finally saw a rider he let me follow him the rest of the way. Thanks a bunch Art. I would have been taking an uber back to my car without you. Great ride. Got me out of complacency and challenged my downhill chops. I cannot recommend enough you go with a person who knows the rout or just plan on getting lost and enjoying it. Everyone I met in the parking lot and on the trail was really nice. I will be back. read more

A great beginner trail for mountain biking! There are also some alternate trails here and there with a few mellow jumps easy enough for beginners looking to get a little air. You can make this as difficult or easy as you want. The 12 mile loop took me and my girlfriend (novices) 2 hours with many stops trying to figure out where we are supposed to be going. If you haven't ridden this, take a map: http://www.stepwhere.com/maps/route/Fullerton-Loop read more

Love coming here for a bike ride or a long run. Feels like I'm out in the middle of nowhere in some areas of the loop.

Fun and yet challenging in parts. Beautiful ride throughout the Sunny Hills and Coyote Hills areas of Fullerton.....yes, Fullerton has Hills, and lots of them with amazing views!! Can't wait to do it again. Basically an hour and half of greatness! read more

This trail is a short bike ride down the hill from me to get into the loop. I always start at the court house on Valley View and Harbor. Its located in the Ralphs parking lot. The trail is pretty good and doesnt get too crowded, but it can get busy. As a mountain bike ride its pretty fun with some uphills to get the lungs going and some down hills to get the heart beating. Its a smidge over 12 miles that will have you cris crossing some major streets a couple of times but its no biggy. As a run, I would be a little concerned about twisting an ankle however i am not an experianced trail runner at all. After some of the rain we have had the trails are a little rain rutted. This is a fun trail. read more

Great ride! 12 miles with uphills and downhills keeping it interesting and fresh. Not super easy but not super hard.

A great trail for beginners and all, it's intense with the hills and takes you around the beautiful neighborhoods of Fullerton...My only word of advice is - WEAR A HELMET! It saves lives, it saved mine. read more

FDL "Fullerton Death Loop" is my weekday quicky trail ride to bust a sweat and spin the nobbies on dirt. I wouldn't consider this mountain biking but it's better then nothing, why 4 stars because it's accessible to me and it's 11 miles of training. It's great for beginners and hell even a good place to take the little shredders. read more

This is a Fullerton landmark. If you ride bikes then you need to ride our trail. The loop is for novice to expert because YOU make the ride what you want out of it. This is truly my favorite ride and I'm happy to ride it any day of the week read more

After 2 years of 1-2 rides a week, I still love it, great for beginner to moderate mountain bikers. Several sections for tiny drops & jumps. There are several single track that parallel the big trail. You can climb technical ST along the fence line or stick to the fire road. There are several area for jumps and/or jump the drops and small area to practice steep descent. Near the dam area, you can head to the upper far left for high speed jumps or turn right after the golf tunnel exit and practice dirt jump. This place's got it all. I like to think it's a beginner bike park. It's not the trail it's how you ride it. However, I don't like the occasionally street crossing but..oh well it's my backyard. read more