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Coastal view – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Costa Mesa

Coastal view – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Costa Mesa

Hard

3.3

(3)

riders

Coastal view – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Costa Mesa

03:24

53.0km

620m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Buck Gully Reserve

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Crystal Cove State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.49 km

Back Bay Drive – Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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7.71 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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9.92 km

Newport Bay

Highlight • Beach

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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17.3 km

Buck Gully Reserve

Nature Reserve

34.4 km

Coastal view

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best going south, with the Pacific on your near side, you can enjoy great views as you go along.

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44.6 km

Back Bay Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Back Bay Loop Trail offers a 10.5-mile scenic route around Upper Newport Bay. The well-signed trail passes through landmarks like Upper Castaways Park, Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, …

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47.4 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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48.6 km

View of Upper Newport Bay Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take in some pretty sweet views across San Diego Creek along this lovely section of low traffic / no traffic MUP connecting Newport Bay to Irvine.

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49.8 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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53.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

10.7 km

5.67 km

4.01 km

2.96 km

800 m

117 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

13.3 km

10.1 km

1.36 km

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

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Coastal view – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Costa Mesa

Back Bay Drive – Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

Newport Bay

Coastal view

Back Bay Loop Trail

Upper Newport Bay Trail

View of Upper Newport Bay Estuary

View of San Diego Creek

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