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View of San Diego Creek – Back Bay Drive loop from Discovery Shop

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View of San Diego Creek – Back Bay Drive loop from Discovery Shop

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(5577)

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View of San Diego Creek – Back Bay Drive loop from Discovery Shop

03:07

51.8km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.3 km for 210 m

After 10.8 km for 310 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.11 km

View of Newport Harbor from Harbor House

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bridge crosses San Diego Creek, providing views of Newport Bay (also known as Newport Harbor). The area is known for its upmarket marinas, along with the Newport Center shopping and entertainment district, overlooking the bay.

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2

15.8 km

View of San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Highlight • Lake

San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Irvine, encompasses 300 acres of restored coastal freshwater wetlands. A haven for birdwatchers, it hosts diverse bird species and offers educational programs.

Tip by

3

24.6 km

San Diego Creek

Highlight • River

San Diego Creek is a 16-mile urban river that empties into Upper Newport Bay in Orange County. It follows Irvine's extensive system of trails and bike lanes, flowing through industrial …

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4

26.9 km

Walnut Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle and foot path that runs along the rail tracks between Sand Canyon Ave and Harvard Ave. It runs in a green space, and its smooth asphalt makes it easy …

Tip by

5

40.9 km

View of San Diego Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this viewpoint on the Mountains to Sea Trail, adjacent to Eastbluff Drive, you get a nice view over San Diego Creek. This is a great spot to pause and …

Tip by

6

41.1 km

Back Bay Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a delightful stretch of road that goes along the Back Bay.

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7

45.2 km

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycling along Black Bay Drive, overlooking Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, unveils stunning vistas of the estuary. Riders may spot diverse bird species like egrets and herons, while enjoying panoramic …

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47.6 km

Newport Bay

Lake

9

48.9 km

Balboa Island

Highlight • Settlement

Pleasant small island community in Newport Bay, connected by a bridge to the mainland on the North side at Bayside Drive, and by a ferry to the Balboa Peninsula to …

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B

51.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

2.73 km

1.64 km

1.46 km

460 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

18.9 km

534 m

201 m

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