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Crescent Bay Point Park – Shady Canyon Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

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Crescent Bay Point Park – Shady Canyon Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

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Crescent Bay Point Park – Shady Canyon Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

04:50

49.5km

1,120m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: March 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.10 km for 83 m

After 19.5 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.21 km

Turtle Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Turtle Ridge in the spring allows you to see wildflowers such as, Indian paintbrush, Johnny jump-ups, mariposa lilies, and buttercups.

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7.59 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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19.6 km

Crescent Bay Point Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Elevated overlooks on the cliffs high above the bay, facing south, west, and east, with benches, shaded paved trails and artistic sculptures. In the winter this might be a good …

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29.5 km

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Highlight • Forest

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is nestled in the last coastal canyons of Southern California. With 40 miles of trails meandering through oak and sycamore woodlands, the park offers a scenic journey leading to ridges with breathtaking vistas.

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37.3 km

Serrano Ridge Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint on the Serrano Ridge Trail certainly rewards you for climbing up the hill!

Look to the west where you will see the Shady Canyon Open Space Preserve and …

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38.3 km

Serrano Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is wide packed dirt and takes you through the meadows and rolling hills. This is the backbone of the Shady Canyon trail system and connects to a number of other trails and routes in the park.

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44.3 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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44.3 km

Shady Canyon Hiking and Riding Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There is a wide packed dirt trail for foot traffic that parallels a two-lane paved bikeway through Shady Canyon.

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49.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

12.2 km

8.18 km

1.62 km

1.56 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

34.3 km

9.94 km

5.12 km

203 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

22°C

16°C

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Crescent Bay Point Park – Shady Canyon Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

Turtle Ridge

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Crescent Bay Point Park

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Serrano Ridge Viewpoint

Serrano Ridge Trail

Shady Canyon Trail

Shady Canyon Hiking and Riding Trail

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