Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/18/2025
The trail begins at Brea Dam Park, where benches, bathrooms, water fountains, parking and a spacious lawn sit at the foot of the Army Corps of Engineers dam project.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/18/2025
The steepest portions of the trail are climb and descent from the park to the top of the dam.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/18/2025
Overlooking the Brea Creek basin from the top of the dam.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/18/2025
The loop trail follows a path that includes single track, fire roads, and a path across the top of the dam itself.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/18/2025
A dirt track parallels Brea Creek upstream from the dam.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/18/2025
The loop crosses the creek at a pair of tunnels passing beneath E. Bastanchury Road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/18/2025
While small side paths run along Brea Creek, the urban waterway is not that scenic or exciting.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/18/2025
Returning toward the dam area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/18/2025
A final portion of the trail makes one last climb to a viewpoint before dropping once more toward Brea Dam Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/18/2025
Views from the Brea Dam trail.