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San Diego Creek views – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Newport Harbor High School

San Diego Creek views – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Newport Harbor High School

Moderate

4.8

(7691)

19,732

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San Diego Creek views – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Newport Harbor High School

03:00

65.5km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.57 km

San Diego Creek views

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycling along San Diego Creek from Irvine Avenue offers a mellow ride with views of the creek. Riders might spot common waterfowl like ducks and herons, and perhaps catch a glimpse of turtles sunning by the water's edge. The route provides a relaxed experience with exciting wildlife encounters.

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3.65 km

Back Bay Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Paved trail, about 3.5km (or 2.2mi) in length, on the north side of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. It starts/ends on Irvine Ave and Jamboree, takes you away from the busy roads and offers great views.

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10.9 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 Bay Loop Trail in Newport Beach with the Peters Canyon Bikeway in Irvine.
At the northern end, where the Peters Canyon Bikeway branches off, the San Diego Trail continues eastwards.

Tip by

12.5 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.

Tip by

13.1 km

San Diego Creek

Lake

19.1 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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25.4 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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55.7 km

San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Highlight • Natural

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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65.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.1 km

5.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

29.7 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

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San Diego Creek views – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Newport Harbor High School

San Diego Creek views

Back Bay Loop Trail

San Diego Creek Trail

San Diego Creek

Peters Canyon Trail (Portola to Walnut)

Hicks Canyon Trail

San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

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