I ride that loop regularly, but the Strava segment with that name is only the section between Valero and Brodie, not the entire loop, so I didn't realize that "Valero Loop" refers to the entire loop back to Whirlpool Cave.
Another thought about this trail, since it's being discussed: I see a lot of trash here, especially where the trail crosses under Mopac (where there have been homeless encampments). A couple of months ago, I saw a couple of workers cleaning up and thanked them for their work but forgot to ask who they are affiliated with. Is that something the city pays for, or are there any volunteer organizations that organize cleanup efforts?