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Upper Newport Bay Trail – View of San Diego Creek loop from Red Hill-Kalmus

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Upper Newport Bay Trail – View of San Diego Creek loop from Red Hill-Kalmus

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Upper Newport Bay Trail – View of San Diego Creek loop from Red Hill-Kalmus

02:34

24.5km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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7.26 km

Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center trails

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These trails sit atop a bluff overlooking Upper Newport Bay, offering beautiful views across Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. There's also an interpretive nature center where you can learn about …

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7.93 km

Back Bay Loop Trail — Upper Newport Bay

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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.

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10.8 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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12.5 km

Back Bay Drive

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This is a paved three lane multi-use path with a lane specifically for foot traffic. You get fantastic views of the creek and Newport Bay as you run to the …

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15.0 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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17.1 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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19.4 km

View of San Diego Creek

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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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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

3.28 km

1.87 km

851 m

319 m

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

7.58 km

2.63 km

851 m

791 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Upper Newport Bay Trail – View of San Diego Creek loop from Red Hill-Kalmus

Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center trails

Back Bay Loop Trail — Upper Newport Bay

Back Bay Drive – Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve

Back Bay Drive

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

Upper Newport Bay Trail

View of San Diego Creek

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