Review Date
July 3, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: JVcrawler ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Trail seems to be in great shape, only a few piles of road apples. As a rookie myself, this is a great trail to help condition myself. The terrain varies and the climbs offer an immediate reward. As stated, it will give back what you put into it, I can tell I'll enjoy this ride for awhile. My ratings are hard to choose, but it seems like a good beginner trail and something a more experienced rider could enjoy, long as they don't require major drops to get excited.

Recommended Route:
Run it clockwise. Rookies, don't miss the first left hand 180 .8 miles down the dirt path, or the hard left to the train tracks after the bridge towards the end...

Review Date
April 6, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: silentak1 ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
This trail has a little of everything. It has nice rolling flat areas and as well as some relatively steep climbs. The trails are in decent condition; some sections badly need maintenance (like tree cutting and pebbles to reduce mud) while other sections are satisfactory. The beginning 4 miles of the trail is hopping from park to park and then it gets into more secluded areas alongside a lake, a private green area, golf course, and the Brea dam. The terrain consists mainly of dirt and pebble rocks, but the beginning 1 mile is filled with twigs.
Elevation changes i'd estimate at the most 500ft(?). There are several climbs that are NOT easy; i'd say intermediate level climbs (from 25-75ft?). It's a good trail for those who have 3-4 hours to kill or can't make it to Carbon Canyon. Suitable for beginners or intermediate riders.

Remember, you are riding behind people's backyards and this trail is often traveled by joggers and horses so be very respectful when crossing. Restrooms are ONLY available at very limited places like the lake and other random spots.

Recommended Route:
To get there: 91W --> Harbor Blvd NORTH --> Berkeley LEFT --> Park on the courtroom first driveway on the left hand side

Trail recommended: The link provided by the user below is good. If in doubt, remember to take the most "ridden" path. Try avoiding the single tracks that deviate from the main trail because they tend to either be quite muddy, sandy, or bushy.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Carbon Canyon (more specifically TELEGRAPH for beginners)

Review Date
August 4, 2005

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: bricur ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Must ride with a person who knows the course. I have rode it 5 or 6 times and am finnally getting used to where to go. This trail is so varied that it will take a while to learn it. One can also ride it early in the evening/evening and make it to the farmers market where there is food and the muesum sells micro-brew beer & wine.

Recommended Route:
http://efgh.com/bike/fullertonloop.htm

Review Date
February 27, 2005

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Mattman ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
The loop is pretty thrashed after the last round of storms. The city has announced they will be doing repairs as they can. There is a whole lot to do on the main Fullerton loop trail and on other trails and other areas maintained by the same crews. Much of the trail is dangerous or completely unrideable at this time. Hopefully when it drys and some work is done by the city or caring users it will be better than ever.

Recommended Route:
For a while I would recommend avoiding everything west of the Main north south trail that leads up from the courthouse. The trails along the train tracks, golf course and behind the dam are a big mess. Most of the rest should be rideable, but still need repairs and time to dry out. Please be patient and don't make things worse.

Review Date
November 8, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: McAaRrKin ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
This trail is great. It there are lots of side trail that can be taken which makes it lots of fun. There are a few jumps here and there to give the trail some extra ummphh...And to change up the trail a bit you can ride the loop heading the other direction or ride it at night.