Outdoors & Recreation
For residents of Sunny Hills, Raymond Hills, and Golden Hills, North Fullerton’s famous unpaved path system and pristine fairways aren’t just public parks—they are natural extensions of our custom backyards.
Scenic Trails & Nature Preserves
From shaded equestrian groves and scenic ridge paths to historical unpaved rail corridors, discover the physical trails that define active living in Golden Hills, Sunny Hills, and Raymond Hills.
Fullerton's Core Trail Networks
This detailed route map displays Fullerton's core trail networks, serving as an essential guide for exploring local interconnected pathways. Whether you are walking, mountain biking, or hiking, this reference illustrates how the major segments unite to form the legendary Fullerton Loop. Use this visual guide to plan your journey along the historic Juanita Cooke Greenbelt Trail, the lushly shaded Bud Turner Trail, the rustic equestrian pathways of the Castlewood Trail, and the rugged panoramic trails of the East Coyote Hills Trail.
Sunny Hills / Golden Hills Juanita Cooke Trail
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Golden Hills Hiltscher Park Trail
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Sunny Hills Bud Turner Trail
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Sunny Hills Nora Kuttner Trail
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Sunny Hills Castlewood Trail
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Sunny Hills Robert E. Ward Preserve
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Raymond Hills Raymond Hills Ridge Trails
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Dog-Friendly & Off-Leash Spots
North Fullerton offers wonderful spaces for your canine companions. Discover secure double-gated off-leash zones and beautifully shaded regional pathways perfect for leashed strolls.
Basque Ave / North Fullerton Fullerton Pooch Park
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State College Blvd Craig Regional Park
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Premier Golf Courses
Experience world-class golfing right in North Fullerton. Enjoy professional-grade terrain with elevation-shifting challenges or beautiful classic valley layouts shaded by weeping willows.
Coyote Hills Coyote Hills Golf Course
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Brea Creek Valley Fullerton Golf Course
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Rules of the Trail & Local Etiquette
Because the Fullerton Loop is highly shared, following unified trail etiquette preserves the rustic community harmony:
- Yield Protocol: Mountain bikers must yield completely to both hikers and equestrians. Hikers yield to equestrians.
- Equestrian Safety: When approaching a horse, slow down, call out of your presence early in a calm, soft voice to avoid startling the animal, and yield to the downhill/outer pocket.
- Leash Requirement: All dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
- Pet Waste Policy: Clean up and properly dispose of all pet waste.
- Pack It Out: There are trash receptacles located at major entry parks (such as Hiltscher Park trailhead and Clark Park). Keep the pathways crystal clean.
Curator's Neighborhood Trail Tip
"Over my 40+ years in Orange County, some of my favorite memories are simple morning walks on the Hiltscher Park line. If you are buying a home in Golden Hills or Sunny Hills, ensure you review active easement documents. Some property lots have private trail gates written directly into the deed, which adds immense premium value to your home. On the other hand, public easement paths cutting through a property line need careful escrow review. Reach out if you want to look at specific trail boundary map files before making moves."
— Rob Cole, Senior Broker AssociateNeed help understanding specific property easements?
If you are evaluating homes adjacent to these trails or want to know exactly how a prospective property connects with the Fullerton Loop system, feel free to schedule a walkthrough. Understanding trail pathways and school lines is what transforms a simple purchase into a generational home.