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Least Tern Natural Preserve – Santa Ana River Trail loop from Orange Coast College

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
Orange County
Costa Mesa

Least Tern Natural Preserve – Santa Ana River Trail loop from Orange Coast College

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4.6

(8761)

18,857

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Least Tern Natural Preserve – Santa Ana River Trail loop from Orange Coast College

01:26

25.2km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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12.4 km

Least Tern Natural Preserve

Highlight • Beach

Least Tern Natural Preserve is a 13-acre patch of shoreline and beach within Huntington State Beach. This area is a documented nesting area for endangered California least terns. The area is protected by a 15-foot buffer zone on all sides. Visitors are not allowed inside of the preserve but can observe the birds from outside of the blocked area. This area was the first fully protected area for the birds, established in 1973.

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12.5 km

Least Tern Natural Preserve

Highlight • Beach

Least Tern Natural Preserve is a 13-acre patch of shoreline and beach within Huntington State Beach. This area is a documented nesting area for endangered California least terns. The area is protected by a 15-foot buffer zone on all sides. Visitors are not allowed inside of the preserve but can observe the birds from outside of the blocked area. This area was the first fully protected area for the birds, established in 1973.

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3

12.9 km

Santa Ana River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful two-lane paved bike path runs right along the edge of the river. There are two parts of the trail that cover over 60 miles and very nearly connect the Pacific Ocean with San Bernardino.

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25.2 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

2.69 km

740 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

9.15 km

309 m

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