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Back Bay Drive – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Newport Beach

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Back Bay Drive – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Newport Beach

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Back Bay Drive – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Newport Beach

01:36

27.1km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 3.39 km for 282 m

After 23.5 km for 282 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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523 m

Newport Oceanfront Trail, with Ben Carlson Memorial Statue

Highlight • Cycleway

In McFadden Square, a memorial stands to Newport Beach lifeguard Ben Carlson, who died in 2014 rescuing a swimmer in distress.

The lifeguard HQ in the city is named after …

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4.89 km

Balboa Island

Highlight • Settlement

Pleasant small island community in Newport Bay, connected by a bridge to the mainland on the North side at Bayside Drive, and by a ferry to the Balboa Peninsula to …

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6.79 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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11.3 km

Back Bay Loop Trail (Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a smooth paved section of the Back Bay Loop Trail, approximately 2 miles (3.2k) in length along the north side of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

Running …

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16.1 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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16.3 km

Back Bay Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a delightful stretch of road that goes along the Back Bay.

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20.4 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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21.2 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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27.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

4.84 km

2.33 km

626 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

11.6 km

209 m

Elevation

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Back Bay Drive – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from Newport Beach

Newport Oceanfront Trail, with Ben Carlson Memorial Statue

Balboa Island

View of Newport Harbor from Harbor House

Back Bay Loop Trail (Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve)

View of San Diego Creek

Back Bay Drive

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

Back Bay Loop Trail

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