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United States
California
Orange County
Anaheim

San Diego Creek Trail – Santa Ana River Trail loop from A

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Orange County
Anaheim

San Diego Creek Trail – Santa Ana River Trail loop from A

Moderate

2.7

(11)

55

riders

San Diego Creek Trail – Santa Ana River Trail loop from A

04:02

89.7km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 36.1 km for 281 m

After 89.7 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

25.5 km

Peters Canyon Trail (Portola to Walnut)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Peters Canyon Trail runs along the channel until it merges with the San Diego Creek Trail a little past Walnut Rd.

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35.3 km

San Diego Creek

Lake

3

36.5 km

San Diego Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the San Diego Bike Trail runs from Jamboree Rd to Harvard Ave, and is about 4mi (6.5km) in length. It connects the Back Bay Drive and Back …

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4

41.1 km

Back Bay Drive – Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve

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Road with little traffic running by (through) the Upper Newport Ecological Reserve. Very nice to ride.

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5

42.4 km

Upper Newport Bay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The trail here is paved and designed specifically for foot traffic and bikes with two separate cycling lanes. You get great views across Newport Bay to the ecological reserve as you pass by a couple small parks and vista points.

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6

45.3 km

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

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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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7

47.2 km

Newport Bay

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Newport Bay is also known as Newport Harbor. It is a picturesque coastal inlet in Southern California and famous for its upscale waterfront homes, marinas, and vibrant boating scene.

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8

61.7 km

Santa Ana River Trail

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Foot and cycle path along the Santa Ana River. Asphalt surface, mostly good with occasional cracks. Crosses roads via underpasses, thus miles and miles of cycling possible.
The river though …

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9

73.0 km

Santa Ana River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle path going up and down the Santa Ana River. Good asphalt surface, long distances. But although called a river, it is best described as a concrete channel. While the …

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B

89.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.9 km

7.59 km

3.34 km

1.20 km

677 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.6 km

28.4 km

824 m

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