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Mountain View Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 357 Google reviews · Running trail in Fullerton, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Mountain View Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Brass plaques in this landscaped park tell visitors what they can see in the wide-spread views.

What runners say about Mountain View Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (357 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Really nice small park with a great view that extends to Downtown Los Angeles.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Usually quiet, and it's a great spot to just drop and park Have a snack.”

Im not sure how many parking spot they have: about 10..? it’s a very small decent little park. Good for short walk!

★★★★★ — Eunsong , Apr 2021

Great small park with grassy areas, tables and chairs, and lots of free for shade. Views are very nice too for sunrise or sunset views. Very peaceful even being next to the road. A very Nice spot to relax and enjoy whatever activities.

★★★★★ — Mixam , Jun 2022

Usually quiet, and it's a great spot to just drop and park Have a snack. It's also right close to two other parks so walking the dog feels like your on your own little adventure.

★★★★★ — Lt , Nov 2022

This is a great little outdoor space atop a hill in Brea. You can get an awesome view of the San Bernardino mtns on a clear sunny day after a downpour!

★★★★★ — Ric , Dec 2018

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 27 mentions

“You can get an awesome view of the San Bernardino mtns on a clear sunny day after a downpour!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 9 mentions

“I would be most worried about parking, since the lot can hold only about 20 cars, and the park itself is just a little corner of land at a busy intersection.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Usually quiet, and it's a great spot to just drop and park Have a snack.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Great view, only con is that there are no bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at Mountain View Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecityoffullerton.com
  • Phone(714) 738-6897

Hours

Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Mountain View Park

2601 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.