What is this Fullerton Loop the speak of?
12-07-20, 10:02 PM
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What is this Fullerton Loop the speak of?
I was on a ride this weekend and somebody mentioned Fullerton Loop. They said it was somewhat challenging. I have never been there but heard the name before.
I have done Potato Mtn, Sunset Ridge, Skyline in Corona across the divide, Beeks Place.
Is Fullerton Loop anything like these rides?
I have done Potato Mtn, Sunset Ridge, Skyline in Corona across the divide, Beeks Place.
Is Fullerton Loop anything like these rides?
12-07-20, 10:48 PM
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12-07-20, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ooga-booga
Thanks for the link. I heard many riders do it.
Doesn't really look challenging. I guess I should have asked why is it so popular?
12-08-20, 10:49 AM
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because there are probably thousands of people that own a mountain/gravel bike within 3 miles of any part of the big loop. lots of entry points and
sometimes, it's just easier to hit what's close vs throwing the bike in the car and driving 10-20 mins to the santa anas, chino hills, etc.
sometimes, it's just easier to hit what's close vs throwing the bike in the car and driving 10-20 mins to the santa anas, chino hills, etc.
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It's a quick and easy to access local loop made up of horse trails behind homes, streets, paths along RR tracks, and nature park trails. It's fun if you live by there. It's def not a destination ride. The places you mention you've ridden easily outshine it. I'd much rather ride Chino Hills State Park, Santiago Oaks, Aliso-Wood Canyon (or any of the other OC Parks). Some folks ONLY ride the Fully Loop, if you can believe that. They're shocked at what real climbing is at the other OC trails.
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Originally Posted by bikeme
It's a quick and easy to access local loop made up of horse trails behind homes, streets, paths along RR tracks, and nature park trails. It's fun if you live by there. It's def not a destination ride. The places you mention you've ridden easily outshine it. I'd much rather ride Chino Hills State Park, Santiago Oaks, Aliso-Wood Canyon (or any of the other OC Parks). Some folks ONLY ride the Fully Loop, if you can believe that. They're shocked at what real climbing is at the other OC trails.
Ah OK, a local easy to access ride. Wish I had a closer place like this. Thanks for the info. ;-)
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Originally Posted by Elvo
Way too crowded during peak hours
12-14-20, 03:55 AM
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it ain't world class but it's there and it gets people on their bikes. mission accomplished.
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Pretty much everything that's been said above is spot on. I live a stone's throw from a nice section of the trail - it's just so convenient. You can squeeze in an hour-long ride fairly easily. There are maybe three steep'ish sections that some beginners may find challenging, but experienced MTBers won't find it too tough overall. There are a couple of spots with nice views down to the ocean.
Weekends are busy (bikers and walkers), especially along the section parallel to Harbor Blvd., and I see a lot of Thursday evening group/solo riders. You should check it out sometime - followed by a drink or meal in nearby downtown Fullerton (when things start to open up again).
Weekends are busy (bikers and walkers), especially along the section parallel to Harbor Blvd., and I see a lot of Thursday evening group/solo riders. You should check it out sometime - followed by a drink or meal in nearby downtown Fullerton (when things start to open up again).
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Originally Posted by jorell
Pretty much everything that's been said above is spot on. I live a stone's throw from a nice section of the trail - it's just so convenient. You can squeeze in an hour-long ride fairly easily. There are maybe three steep'ish sections that some beginners may find challenging, but experienced MTBers won't find it too tough overall. There are a couple of spots with nice views down to the ocean.
Weekends are busy (bikers and walkers), especially along the section parallel to Harbor Blvd., and I see a lot of Thursday evening group/solo riders. You should check it out sometime - followed by a drink or meal in nearby downtown Fullerton (when things start to open up again).
Weekends are busy (bikers and walkers), especially along the section parallel to Harbor Blvd., and I see a lot of Thursday evening group/solo riders. You should check it out sometime - followed by a drink or meal in nearby downtown Fullerton (when things start to open up again).
Thanks! Sounds like a good place for a friendly ride! I used to ride at a spot that was ideal but got so populated, it is hard to even pedal your bike anymore. :-(
