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Upper Newport Bay Trail – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

Upper Newport Bay Trail – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

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3.3

(19)

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Upper Newport Bay Trail – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

01:23

31.6km

200m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.34 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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6.68 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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9.56 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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10.3 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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11.8 km

Newport Bay

Highlight • Beach

Newport Bay is also known as Newport Harbor. It is a picturesque coastal inlet in Southern California and famous for its upscale waterfront homes, marinas, and vibrant boating scene.

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25.3 km

Estuary wildlife observation area

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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31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

3.36 km

498 m

428 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

3.21 km

135 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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Upper Newport Bay Trail – Back Bay Loop Trail loop from University of California, Irvine

Back Bay Drive – Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve

Upper Newport Bay Trail

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

Back Bay Loop Trail

Newport Bay

Estuary wildlife observation area

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