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View of San Diego Creek – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Newport Beach

View of San Diego Creek – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Newport Beach

Hard

4.6

(5571)

15,051

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View of San Diego Creek – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Newport Beach

03:28

52.2km

650m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Buck Gully Reserve

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.91 km

Newport Bay

Lake

12.8 km

Buck Gully Reserve

Nature Reserve

23.0 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Nature Reserve

25.7 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Bommer Canyon Preserve is part of the old Irvine Ranch Cattle Camp. Covered by a sycamore canopy, Bommer Canyon Preserve is also an important preservation area for many local plants and wildlife, including several endangered species.

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28.4 km

Shady Canyon Trail

Highlight • Trail

Shady Canyon Trail is a mixed use bike and pedestrian path adjacent to the luxurious Shady Canyon neighborhood.

Entirely paved and very well-kept, it is often busy with pedestrians, so ride with care and courtesy.

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39.6 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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39.7 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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41.1 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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41.4 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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44.3 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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46.8 km

View of Newport Harbor from Harbor House

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bridge crosses San Diego Creek, providing views of Newport Bay (also known as Newport Harbor). The area is known for its upmarket marinas, along with the Newport Center shopping and entertainment district, overlooking the bay.

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52.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

12.7 km

5.58 km

3.80 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

13.9 km

10.8 km

1.85 km

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Highest point (310 m)

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View of San Diego Creek – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Newport Beach

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Shady Canyon Trail

View of San Diego Creek

Back Bay Drive – Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve

View of Upper Newport Bay Estuary

Upper Newport Bay Trail

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

View of Newport Harbor from Harbor House

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