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View of San Diego Creek – Back Bay Drive loop from Newport Harbor High School

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View of San Diego Creek – Back Bay Drive loop from Newport Harbor High School

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View of San Diego Creek – Back Bay Drive loop from Newport Harbor High School

02:42

45.9km

180m

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: March 16, 2026

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Bus stop

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3.83 km

Back Bay Loop Trail (Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a smooth paved section of the Back Bay Loop Trail, approximately 2 miles (3.2k) in length along the north side of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

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10.7 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.

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19.5 km

San Diego Creek

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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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21.8 km

Walnut Trail

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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 …

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35.8 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 …

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36.0 km

Back Bay Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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40.2 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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42.1 km

Newport Bay

Lake

42.6 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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45.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.4 km

3.54 km

1.44 km

1.08 km

470 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

20.5 km

494 m

101 m

Elevation

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Sunday 10 May

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View of San Diego Creek – Back Bay Drive loop from Newport Harbor High School

Back Bay Loop Trail (Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve)

View of San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

San Diego Creek

Walnut Trail

View of San Diego Creek

Back Bay Drive

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

View of Newport Harbor from Harbor House

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