Fullerton Loop Trailwork Recommendations

[Bryguy17]

Originally Posted by nomad

Maybe we should invite the guy who dug all the holes , he seems to be good with a shovel

haha compulsory community service. that would be excellent

[Sweetpea]

My boyfriend lives on the loop at Hiltshire Park and he was talking to the trail guy last week. The trail guy specifically mentioned that he was contacted by a mountain biker who wanted to do trail repair and the trail guy was very happy about that. So kudos to you Ladd Jasper.

FYI, the Fullerton horse people have always been responsible for maintaining the trails but there are less and less of them and more and more bikers so it's probably time to step up. I'd be happy to help.

That hole just before the tunnels could probably be tweeked a little.

[soul rider]

please let me know where on the loop and when.

[freekengo]

Set the date and the section and I'll be there!

[Steven Jackson]

I will bring sum beer and a shuvvel.

[Pato]

If it's street accessible or if someone is willing to wheel me in there somehow, I can try to help. At the very least I can pour you guys a glass of lemonade while you work.

Duc

[ezzyride]

I'll help out let me know.

Thanks!

[Ladd Jasper]

Thanks for the replies and feedback, all. I mentioned to the city reps. there's plenty of interest here, and appreciate you all backing up that statement.

I was initially sorry the poll got lost, but now think some live input will work out for the better. I'm sure we'll come up with something appropriate on Thursday, and I'll in turn post it here. Will need to meet with the city's rep. after that, then it’s on to the task of setting a date. Whew.

Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

I dont really know what areas need any serious trailwork mabe the riverbed? I thought this was mountain biking not bike path riding I cant see fixing holes, ruts etc the loop isnt very bad anyways. Maybe some of the climbs could use a little cleaning up otherwise nothing there really bothers me

Nah, nothing "serious" about it. Mainly rut/ hole filling, maybe some brush trimming, etc. As for the future, who knows?

Technical trails definitely have their place, and should remain as untouched as possible to age and wear naturally. The Loop simply isn't one of those trails. The urban location and diverse user base lead me to believe the main trails exist best as a well maintained, multi-use system. Be great if we could have it to ourselves, sure, bit it just isn't going to happen.

The work will get done eventually if STR is involved or not. Could be a good opportunity to establish a relationship with the city, though, and...wait for it... "give something back."

Originally Posted by guero

what mr. sims said. its too bad that those small ladder bridges in 'blair witch' are always getting displaced, they do serve a great purpose in that area.

Tell me about it, bubb. As one who has built a couple of those bridges, it's pretty disheartening to see them tossed over the fence or smashed or burned or thrown down the hill or...

Originally Posted by spookydave

I think down by the RR traks could use a tune up. Maybe raise a path so people could get through there and not be in the muddy soup.

Amen to this, Dave. Top of the list. However, I believe the RR owns or otherwise controls that property, and so is likely out of the city's hands. I'll definitely bring it up, though, see if that is indeed the case and try to determine any other options.

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

My boyfriend lives on the loop at Hiltshire Park and he was talking to the trail guy last week. The trail guy specifically mentioned that he was contacted by a mountain biker who wanted to do trail repair and the trail guy was very happy about that. So kudos to you Ladd Jasper.

Thanks, Sweetpea. Hopefully it will all come together nicely and we can get something good going. Pretty new to this, so we'll see!

[Steven Jackson]

I used one of those laddurs and smashed it over sum bums head cuz he called me fat.

[bighit8]

Keep me informed via pms or whatever, I live a Mile from the loop so time is easily invested, even if it means city meetings.

[Dino Brown]

Steven jackson will be lending a hand?
It's about time. I haven't seen you "FOREVER."

First beer is on me!

[genusmtbkr5]

Any chance you'll be at the Loop/Roscoes Thurs. We can discuss this in more detail then. I'd like to help out too, But I have trail work scheduled this Sat in the Santa Ana's and now have to work Sun mornings.

[Pain Freak]

I think we should dig about fifty holes or so along the singletrack. You know, give the trail some character. We could fill them with leaves and twigs and stuff to make it even more of a challenge....just a thought.

[Ladd Jasper]

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

Any chance you'll be at the Loop/Roscoes Thurs. We can discuss this in more detail then. I'd like to help out too, But I have trail work scheduled this Sat in the Santa Ana's and now have to work Sun mornings.

Right on Gene, could use some experienced help. I'll be there Thursday for the 2nd lap and Roscoe's. Can't meet with the city rep. 'til next week (if he's available), so your Sat. commitment won't be an issue.

[Happy_Gilmore]

Let me know if you need any lumber.....2x4's, 4x4's, 4x6's, 1/2" plywood. We will be cleaning up a project I am working on next week and this stuff just going in the trash.

[BrewMaster]

So Dell, any news on this?

[Chewyeti]

if you build ladders... i will come



regardless... i will help

[Shu]

Originally Posted by Bryguy17

im with rockinthecasbah, the loop really doesn't need a lot of work. some of the trails up around the water tank (blair witch?) could use some brush clearing and some tree trimming (definitely not very tall rider friendly).

also, i agree that the area past the tunnels could use some work. perhaps you can make a new trail to the right that incoporates a creek crossing to get back to the other side. that'd be kinda cool

Please stay out of the "Blair Witch" area....I have been riding that area for many years and there are too many trails being carved up there...there used to be only 1-2 now theres like 50 variations....i
f any thing is done we should block off some of the trails and let it grow back to the way it was a single single track...

There is only 1 hole I know of that would need to be fixed and that's just before you enter the tunnel...I've seen a couple eat it there....but other then that the Loop doesn't need any maintance....

City maintance has already cleared the bush in a few areas which took away a very cool feel to the begining area single track...

[Shu]

Originally Posted by Ladd Jasper

Right on Gene, could use some experienced help. I'll be there Thursday for the 2nd lap and Roscoe's. Can't meet with the city rep. 'til next week (if he's available), so your Sat. commitment won't be an issue.

HAHA Gene he called you OLD

[CC]

I would be up to doing some trail work. Just let me know when.