Santa Ana River Trail – Santa Ana River Trail loop from East Ontario

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Santa Ana River Trail – Santa Ana River Trail loop from East Ontario

Hard

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Santa Ana River Trail – Santa Ana River Trail loop from East Ontario

09:07

160km

640m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 70.2 km for 184 m

After 126 km for 7.15 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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40.9 km

Santa Ana River Trail at Yorba Regional Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Set along the edge of the Santa Ana Canyon this park offers visitors a variety of amenities such as sports fields, picnic & BBQ areas, fishing, playgrounds, and more. The Santa Ana Trail runs along the edge of the park and allows you to access other nearby areas as well.

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54.2 km

Big A Sign at Angel Stadium

Highlight • Monument

Bike along the Santa Ana River Trail for a fantastic view of Angel Stadium’s iconic “Big A” sign, a 230-foot-tall landmark that originally served as the stadium's scoreboard. The halo atop the sign lights up after every Angels victory, glowing even brighter for home wins. Be sure to avoid the surrounding streets on game days, as the area can get crowded.

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58.5 km

Santa Ana River Trail at Riverview Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

In Orange probably the most appealing section of the river trail. Running alongside the Riverview Park and Golf Course. Some green and trees, instead of the concrete wasteland that the it is further down.

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68.4 km

Santa Ana River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Foot and cycle path along the Santa Ana River. Asphalt surface, mostly good with occasional cracks. Crosses roads via underpasses, thus miles and miles of cycling possible.
The river though is a barren concrete wasteland. Visually not very stimulating.
And remember that wind is mostly blowing from the ocean inland, so expect headwind when you ride down towards Newport Beach ;-)

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70.2 km

Santa Ana River

Lake

73.4 km

Talbert Regional Park

Highlight • Forest

Spanning nearly 200 acres, Talbert Regional Park offers scenic trails perfect for hiking, biking and jogging. A joint project between the parks department and Coastal Conservancy, this nature preserve cultivates native plant zones, recreating the landscape that existed much before modern development took over the area. As an exceptional recreational facility and wildlife refuge, Talbert allows visitors to immerse themselves in six botanical areas modeled after the changing climate along the Santa Ana River. With year-round access, it's a treasured spot to experience natural beauty.

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78.0 km

Least Tern Natural Preserve

Highlight • Beach

Least Tern Natural Preserve is a 13-acre patch of shoreline and beach within Huntington State Beach. This area is a documented nesting area for endangered California least terns. The area is protected by a 15-foot buffer zone on all sides. Visitors are not allowed inside of the preserve but can observe the birds from outside of the blocked area. This area was the first fully protected area for the birds, established in 1973.

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78.4 km

Santa Ana River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful two-lane paved bike path runs right along the edge of the river. There are two parts of the trail that cover over 60 miles and very nearly connect the Pacific Ocean with San Bernardino.

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97.3 km

Santa Ana River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle path going up and down the Santa Ana River. Good asphalt surface, long distances. But although called a river, it is best described as a concrete channel. While the path offers a good ride, the environment is not very visually appealing.

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160 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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