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Back Bay Loop Trail – San Diego Creek Trail loop from Harbor-Ford

Back Bay Loop Trail – San Diego Creek Trail loop from Harbor-Ford

Moderate

4.9

(1634)

7,505

riders

Back Bay Loop Trail – San Diego Creek Trail loop from Harbor-Ford

02:06

45.3km

150m

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: April 30, 2026

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3.44 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 …

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3.52 km

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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10.8 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 …

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12.4 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 …

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19.0 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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36.0 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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45.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

5.87 km

470 m

298 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

19.3 km

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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Back Bay Loop Trail – San Diego Creek Trail loop from Harbor-Ford

San Diego Creek views