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Peters Canyon Bikeway – Hicks Canyon Trail loop from Newport Harbor High School

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Peters Canyon Bikeway – Hicks Canyon Trail loop from Newport Harbor High School

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Peters Canyon Bikeway – Hicks Canyon Trail loop from Newport Harbor High School

03:03

52.6km

190m

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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.2 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

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.

Running between Irvine Ave and Jamboree Road, this route takes you away from the busy roads and offers the best views.

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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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12.7 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 areas, residential neighborhoods, and even the borders of the university campus.

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21.1 km

Peters Canyon Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A nice blacktop lane for cycling, the bikeway begins across Jamboree Rd, traveling north parallel to the local roads, passing the scenic Citrus Ranch and Cedar Grove Parks along the way.

The trail ends at Peters Canyon Regional Park, where you can park up your bike and pick up a hiking trail.

Tip by

27.2 km

End of Hicks Canyon Trail

Highlight • Trail

Hicks Canyon Trail ends just ahead, but you can continue along the connecting Portola Parkway or the side path that branch off from this point.

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27.2 km

Hicks Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cycle, foot and riding trail up in Eastwood. Connects Portola Parkway to Culver Road. It has a paved foot and cycle path, and separate sand/gravel path for horse riding - or to take your gravel bike for a spin.

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45.9 km

Back Bay Loop Trail — Upper Newport Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Here you run along a two lane paved multi-use path with views of Newport Bay, San Diego Creek, and the Narrows. There are multiple viewpoints just off the trail as you head south.

Tip by

52.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.6 km

1.50 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

24.4 km

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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Peters Canyon Bikeway – Hicks Canyon Trail 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

Peters Canyon Bikeway

End of Hicks Canyon Trail

Hicks Canyon Trail

Back Bay Loop Trail — Upper Newport Bay

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