The distance is 17.5 miles one way from where I start. The trip starts at my house getting on PET from Campus Ave. Remember to always wear a helmet and show courtesy to others. After that you may want to get on the Hiltscher Trail which will be a little more demanding. Do this several times to get familiar riding on dirt and gravel with bumps and runts. Feel free to explore the lake and return by backtracking. JCT ends when you see Laguna Lake to your left and a rest area in front of you with a couple of benches. It gets a little more bumpy with mild runts here and there. After about a quarter mile it tees at the end and JCT continues on your right in front of you. The second half starts when you cross Bastanchury Rd. Nothing wrong with being safe, than sorry. You can try to ride down it lightly tapping your brakes. Halfway through you'll come to a staircase. There will be a few spots with gravel so take care. Whenever passing others remember to call yourself out to let them know where you'll be passing. The trail is rather smooth with a few bumps. Always give the horseback riders plenty of leeway, always! You start with a moderate uphill. There will be several street crossings and you'll be sharing the trail with walkers, joggers, and horseback riders. Park in the south section behind the Fullerton Courthouse where the trail starts. The JCT is a 2.5 mile dirt (mtb) trail that is perfect for newbies and family.
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