Best Beginner MTB Ride: Fullerton Loop Trailguide

[@Keithmeister9]

Thank you for revisiting the floop, it has been my saving grace for the last 3 years for my weekly cardio mtn bike fix for a busy dad that also works a lot. I followed your trail guide years ago and been a fan since. Thank you as always Tony. 👍

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Great to hear!

[@1tradesecret]

Same here dude. This is perfect since I live near courthouse

[@NoBrakes23]

I've been riding the Floop since the late 80s, and I still enjoyed watching this. Fun facts: The Floop was developed between 1981-1983 by Richard Cunningham, (Yes, the pinkbike guy,) who made Mantis mountain bikes locally. The main Floop is 11-12 miles, but there are something like 38 miles of connected extra credit. The Juanita Cooke trail was an electric railbed in the 1920s and 30s for people to commute from La Habra to Fullerton. The railroad track that partially parallels Bastanchury and goes under Juanita Cooke, (used between Hiltscher & Parks, and then on the backside from Juanita Cooke to the Golf course,) was part of the Anaheim Branch and connects the Slauson railyard with the Anaheim railyard. It was in use until 2003, (Always an adventure using those segments in the 80s and 90s.) The harsh climb after you cross Euclid is known as Little Wicked. The extra credit off of Castlewood is known as Blair Witch. The backside of Nora Kutner is known as Mormon Hill, (Probably because of the adjacent tabernacle.) There's an extra credit loop on the east side called Panorama that takes you over to Summit House and connects you to Craig Park. For years, a self-supported 24 hour ride called the Tour de Tryptophan was held the day after Thanksgiving. I believe the record stands at 19 laps of the Floop.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Love it - thanks for the history!!!!

[@PaulY2833]

Thank you for the interesting history of the area.

[@breakfastvideoz473]

Thank you for the great history . kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5PMY56giJysiKM

[@turntabillist]

Such a privilege for all the Fullerton locals to have this at their disposal! Why can't every neighborhood have one of these?? lol ;-)

[@RandomVideosRVcubing]

not sure if anyone commented this already, but when crossing euclid at 3:45 there is a steeper part only a few feet ahead which you cant see until you get there, not very long of course but its one of the steeper parts of the loop and fun to hit edit: there's also a pretty fun little singletrack that you can take if you turn right at 14:33 shortly after leaving the tunnel

[@jayeff4457]

I checked out your videos on the loop before going for the first time. You weren't kidding, it definitely is a work out, those climbs creep up on you. Im a newbie, haven't developed my leg muscles, had to take some breaks to rest my legs. Slow as heck but I completed it in 2hrs/15mns. Thank you for posting!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

🤝

[@SteveZZZZ]

14:45 I like to go left at the dam. Lots of extra credit! Go all the way to the left and go up, up, up, up, up, up. The trail at the top goes really fast and ends at the Lyons Field “Stairs”. Thanks for the video Tony!

[@wakborder76]

Just started riding end of last year and the Floop has really helped me get into better shape and be prepared for longer more technical rides.

[@guren]

I totally got nailed by a golf ball next to the course...it was so intense i thought I got shot. Had a nasty bruise on my upper thigh for a while....but I still ride the loop all the time, lol! Great guide as always!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Dang they got you! Sorry to hear it!

[@chiefkirby9982]

The odds of that happening are insane!

[@JulianMoon]

I went to college in Fullerton and lived in a house just behind the courthouse. I used to walk the trail all the time but I wasn't into biking then, so this was a fun refresher! Thanks!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

That's awesome!

[@Thomas_Needs_Coffee]

After Euclid, at the top of the climb you can go right and follow the road as it curves, when it hits the T go left and it puts you at the light to safely cross brea Blvd as well. Ride on 🍻

[@PaulY2833]

Just started mountain biking, or biking in general, about a month ago. Followed your great Fullerton loop guide and rode the loop a couple of weeks ago for the 1st time on my old Giant hardtaik. Even though I had to walk half of the uphills, but the whole experience was so much fun. Now I ride the Castlewood trail almost every day. My goal is to be able to finish the loop on paddles by the end of the year. What a fun way to excercise.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Great stuff Paul!

[@dubblearr7622]

The Fullerton loop has been in my rotation for the last 20 years . This has to be the best quality video of it I’ve ever seen. Great job 👏🏻. Plus you can pick up a outsider jersey from the gravity bicycle truck at the courthouse parking lot.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thank you!

[@jasonwernli422]

This is my local ride and it is great to watch you do a guide here! Broke a rear axle here on Saturday and had to limp back to the courthouse... Keep up the good work!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Better luck next lap!

[@gorilladaspinna1553]

I ride this trail daily. I hope to see this man on the trail one day. His videos are what got me into mountain biking years ago.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

❤️

[@SteveJohnsHB]

That horse trail towards the end can be tiring but worth it for that sweet Appreciation Station and downhill Shoot.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

🫡

[@fredbuilds9698]

Oh awesome, you revisited the Floop!

[@itscaptainadobo]

I thought you were going to take the line on the hillside instead of dropping right into the golf course but hey, great looking high-quality video of the FLOOP, nice work man!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks 👍

[@rolandl4875]

Just completed the ride this past Saturday. Only the second time. I love this ride. Really great exercise! Thanks for these video's, it's so easy to take a wrong turn somewhere!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Great job!

[@uhN0id]

Thanks for the tour! This looks like the perfect "just get outside and pedal" trail for me. I have Back Bay like a 5 minute drive but it's not very fun haha.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Have fun!

[@777RL]

I ride from home off of Parks and skip Bridle. No crowds and way quieter early weekday mornings.

[@surge_vasquez]

It was nice to meet you yesterday. I’m looking forward to the video from the group ride.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Cheers and likewise!

[@erne5815]

Love the loop. Leave my home, hit the horse trails along the way and start behind St Jude, and usually back in 2 hours.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good stuff!

[@MTBMOR]

I still haven't ridden Floop. I don't know if I can remember all the directions....Nice review as always

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

You should!

[@offroadhayden2054]

u need to go to the top of the radio tower area their is sum amazing jump trails that just got built big drops and big jumps

[@ScoutsOut]

that was good Tony, the editing was sick

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks buddy!

[@Wyzbowski]

Great guide! Brings back fun memories as this place was my local spot, only 20 mins from my house until I moved to TX at the beginning of this year. After a number of attempts, the first time I successfully navigated the place was after watching your original trail guide! That Nora Kutner climb was always my nemesis. I was once grinding to a halt there when a a guy on a vintage delivery bike complete with dog in the basket up front blew past me.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jacob99174]

That is such a beautiful and placid trail

[@jeffjackson9483]

Awesome, and lol they weren’t fighting over that cheese toast 🤣😋

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

😁

[@pauldominick3945]

Good 'ol reliable fully loop 🤙 Always a go to for a good ride. So many ways to create a different ride each time. Glad to see the appreciation station back 👍

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

For sure!

[@mannysolorio9614]

Love the trail guides. Could you go back and revisit the palo verdes trail?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Soon!

[@safetyinchrist9150]

I always do the root section on Horse Trail

[@SoftTacoDFXR]

Thanks for sharing this sick trail 🤘 if my derailleur didnt fall off at big bear last weekend id check it out tomorrow. Does seem like i could ride down chainless tho lol

[@THESEGMENTPR]

Awesome video Tony!! Looked so fun

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

👊❤️

[@danielalcaraz1252]

Hope to catch you on the trail one day man really love your videos!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

💥👊

[@jonathandougherty3677]

Bro don’t sleep on The Sizzler. It’s a damn good deal for some steak and all you can eat shrimp. 😁

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Haha sounds like an after ride plan.👊

[@Youtubeuser0817]

Great video as always. I used your original video to figure it out on my first trip. Despite riding it numerous times this video showed me some new extra credit I didn’t know about. I also take the brea dam to Harbor Blvd. and then re-enter the trail back @ Juanita Crooke Trail and back track to the parking lot. Guess I’ve been doing it wrong this entire time 😄

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

👊💥

[@ss31385]

Do an updated Palos Verdes trail guide!

[@johngandy5458]

Thank you for your trail guides! You are fun to watch. It's been cold! Do you have any tips for gear for fair weather riders?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks! Get some pants and some long sleeves. That’s all I do. Hah

[@johnmccool7551]

Lots of fun stuff after the tunnel .can make it a 17mile loop easy .👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Yes indeed!

[@georgiaguardian4696]

Great ride!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks!

[@TEAMLSM]

watching this as i just finished riding the F loop hahaha

[@Dilberto88]

Thx Tony, you da man!

[@wheetbread1]

ah! you missed all the jumps by the damn! lol Great guide as always. 🤘

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks!

[@chrissahagun4803]

Could you do a trail guide for Hulda crooks? I rode there recently and the trail system has so many little unmarked trails, twists and turns it’s a giant maze and easy to get lost in for someone who’s new there like me 😅

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I have a video in the playlist if you want to check it out.

[@chrissahagun4803]

@@TheOutsiderMTB Do you know what it’s labeled as by any chance? I couldn’t find it under your playlist

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

@@chrissahagun4803 GoPro POV vs Skydio 2. Which is Better? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqrGe3d4r82Ki6c

[@MTBraging]

Epic re do brother 😬🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🍻

[@mendozar03]

Tony come ride Palmdale

[@bengongillbonny7377]

I built the 2 stump jumps at the beginning

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

👊💥👊💥

[@rogerp1026]

Just did the Fullerton Loop, I'm a total noob and really appreciate your two Floop videos. I really enjoyed the Hiltscher Park Trail portion of the loop; probably because it wasn't very steep but still had some aspects i could enjoy without being too intimidated. Do you know of any other trails that have a similar feel to Hiltscher?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Great to hear! Hmm most trails are a bit more aggressive than the loop trails.

[@rogerp1026]

@@TheOutsiderMTB maybe i'll just have to spam FLoop until i feel more confident

[@Oscar_Hdz]

Awesome guide! I love this place. Never gets old. Quick question Outsider! What bars do you have? I’m looking to change mine and deciding between 30mm rise vs 35mm rise and alloy vs carbon. Can I get your insight on your bar choice? Thank you!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Which ones? I have 3 bikes haha. I usually like carbon.

[@Oscar_Hdz]

@@TheOutsiderMTB The one in this video! Any specific bars you recommend or prefer to use?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

@@Oscar_Hdz Renthal's are on my current bike, but I also like OneUp.

[@WildMeff]

I’m lost!!

[@hunek12]

Best intermediate trail!

[@trailmonster]

I could see where that would be crazy confusing if you were not a local.

[@dasanoneia4730]

Sizzler!? they still exist?

[@edgarmichaus1726]

Hi, any good camping/ bike trails in socal area? I’m intermediate level but my fiance just got into mtb. We planning to go Skypark but not sure if she’ll make it, i don’t even know if ill make it lol

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Skypark is great for all levels and camping in the property. ✔️💥👊

[@MarioCañez-v1t]

Too many streets,, I'll try Aliso Viejo ,,

[@skyungjae]

You need at least 8” of travel for the fullerton loop. 😉

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

😵‍💫

[@GR1MKA1]

"We're following the rules" while riding against traffic. hahaha

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Glad you found the video useful.

[@paullittleton1974]

The rabbit 🤣

[@Resik307]

You skipped the uphill rooted section at 8:42 come on....

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Not going to put the full hour loop in the vid come on…

[@Resik307]

@@TheOutsiderMTB Yeah obviously but that section is so fun. Sad to see you skip it.

[@AdamMock]

Man this makes me want to hit the loop now! If just to write a Haiku or see if I can win the lottery of getting hit in the head with a golf ball. ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

That's what the loop's all about!

[@Rozenxz]

Hello ! I want to go mtb for my first time and I wanna bring my 3 year old also. Where's the most beginner friendly spot to try. Here or anywhere else.

[@Rozenxz]

I don't have any protection gear 😅 but my kid does!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

This is pretty beginner but i suggest at least a helmet always.

[@Rozenxz]

@The Outsider MTB ok thank you for the info.

[@Rozenxz]

@@TheOutsiderMTB ty I subscribe

[@kybuschfan4]

Could this be done by a gravel bike?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Perhaps.

[@antonioyip1]

10:11 is beginner?

[@staylethal4687]

What type of grips are these ?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

DMR Deathgrips