Hiltscher Park

Based on my overall first impression.
Loved the peaceful atmosphere, easy trail (at least the first 2 miles)
If you’re looking to start walking and get into the cardio spirit, I highly recommend you give this a try.

I love this place! Fortunately it’s close to my house so I bike here at least a few times a week. It’s very serene and you forget that you’re in Fullerton. The only annoying thing is that many of the people walking like to, illogically, walk right in the middle of the path. Also, people bring their dogs here but I wouldn’t recommend it because of the many cyclists that zoom through.

I came here today and had a lovely walk. It’s peaceful and beautiful. Everything was amazing until my Husband and I got back to our car and the window was broken into. It was 3pm on a Saturday and we parked right off Euclid! There were no valuables in the car to be stolen, so they broke the window for absolutely no reason. Anyway, the trail is great, but maybe only if you live within walking distance. Other reviewers have also had their cars broken into, so it’s not an isolated incident.

This is absolutely the best trail I’ve been on, probably because it’s been the only trail I’ve been on lol but I usually start at the Hiltscher Trail that runs into the Juanita Cooke Greenbelt Trail and I usually walk the Hiltscher Trail because the dirt is bulky and uneven then when I get to the Juanita Cooke Greenbelt Trail I usually run it and the dirt is more even and flat. Be careful because when it’s windy the dust goes everywhere. Bring sunglasses because the sun will peek. They do have water faucets just in case someone needs water. If you go north on the Juanita Cooke Greenbelt Trail you run into the Bud Trail and there’s a lake you can run around. There’s usually a lot of people so it’s safe to run alone or walk alone. There’s a few steep hills but anyone can walk through them. Be careful for the bikers! They ride super fast!

This is a nice trail close to my work which makes it easy to come on my break. The trail is not a lot of up and down but it’s a nice peaceful walk. The whole way is dirt along with lots of trees surrounded. A lot of the bushes and leaves are all dead which is too bad because it would look really nice.
I always see lots of squirrels running thru the trees. They have a bike trail to keep away from the joggers and walkers. This trail leads you to a bridge which is about where I go.
I park along Euclid which can fit probably about 5 cars. It’s nice trail to get a quick little workout in!

Just started running this trail and I’m obsessed. Every run is somewhat different because of how it connects to other trails, or depending were you park (Richman Knls, Valencia Mesa or Bastanchury or Laguna). I like that it gets a little busy (I run by myself), yet there is plenty of room to past people and everybody has been super friendly.

Was a nice walk, but not much to see! Mostly very dry and lots of people. Not what I expected, especially in the middle of April!

Such a beautiful place to escape to for a nice walk with the kids and the dog. Also, took our Holiday pictures here. They came out great!

I enjoy walking the trail here. I usually pump out a workout on my lunch hour and walk the trail. Although it isn’t very long it is a beautiful sight. I enjoy all the trees and wildlife around. There are some beautiful back yards from large homes that border the trail and I enjoy looking at them too! Some have horses which are out and trotting. Love how the sun shines they the trees!

This is a nice little trail! We started out from Euclid & the street sign «Hiltscher Trail» crossing. It connects to Juanita Cooke Trail and also Laguna Park. If you combine all three trails, it makes a nice long walk. We did a little of all three trails and my cell tracker showed we did close to 6 miles roundtrip. Although it doesn’t really have any inclines (if you want to count a few going in/​out of Bastanchury Rd., but it definitely makes up for it by long distance walking/​jogging options What it does offer that most don’t is a lot of areas of shade!
If your more of an incline person, this trail will disappoint and probably bore you. I myself love inclines, but am open to ones that are flat. If you do the trail to Laguna Park, the one perk is that there are restrooms there. Laguna Park (another review), a cute man made lake that offers fishing, is a nice pit stop to refresh yourself and you can even make it a quick picnic if you wish, before heading back on the trails
Although it is a nice neighborhood where it’s located, women should always exercise precaution and have a buddy or two to go with. I say this, because of the recent events at Griffith Park and also on the day we went, saw a strange man (that appeared homeless) creped out of nowhere and was glad I was not by myself. It doesn’t matter how nice the area is, people do appear out of the wood work of every nook and cranny and you have to be defensive for your own safety now a days.
There are horse stalls on some property’s along the way, so you get a nice view of the horses and the scent of being on a farm. I loved it! On most warm/​hot days always be on the lookout for snakes.
I recommend this one to those who love to do long walks and can’t do inclines, it’s really a nice, quaint little trail in the city of Fullerton. There are some spots (once you familiarize yourself with it) that you can park and start the trail, I don’t remember offhand the names of the streets, but its easy to figure out after the first time you go.
Happy Trails!

Great little trail behind nice homes. I will def. be back here because it is just a slice of heaven in the suburbs.
When you are there. you feel like you are in a totally different place away from the city. It is a short little trail but it connects to Juanita Cooks or something like that. Just don’t take lefts because you will end up in the street area and will have to either go back from where you came from or walk on the streets for a long while until you get all the way back to where you parked.
Love this trail because of allt he greens and pretty homes.

Great little park for hike, a bit on the short side as I believe its only around 1.7 miles but a fun hike nonetheless. Watch out for bees as both times on walked down the left path several swarms of bees were coming out the tree trunk near the bridge. Great place for a short dog walk, good scenery, good shade and good people.

Down Euclid, roughly halfway between Malvern and Bastanchury, is a sign for Hiltscher Trail. There’s a very small dirt lot that holds about 8 — 10 vehicles.
While the park starts at Euclid, Hiltscher Trail starts across Euclid over on Valley View. It ends at the Juanita Cook Trail, right next to a water fountain with a well-​placed dog bowl for thirsty pups. The entire Hiltscher Trail is 1.39 miles of well kept, relatively smooth dirt path and is great for running, walking, biking, strollers, or horseback. The tree canopy makes it a solid choice for a summer run. I saw a family doing a professional photo shoot, too.
There is a little stream that runs through, so gnats might gather on the trail.
Hiltscher Park offers faux-​seclusion because it is more woodsy and overgrown than a traditional park. The hum of lawnmowers and sun bathing older gentlemen will remind you that you’re still in Fullerton.