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Shady Canyon Trail – San Diego Creek Trail loop from Irvine Valley College

Shady Canyon Trail – San Diego Creek Trail loop from Irvine Valley College

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Shady Canyon Trail – San Diego Creek Trail loop from Irvine Valley College

01:21

24.9km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: April 30, 2026

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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 5.92 km for 88 m

After 7.76 km for 705 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.13 km

I405 Overpass

Highlight • Bridge

Bike/Footpath bridge crossing the I405 near Jeffrey Rd. Connects the Jeffrey Open Space Trail, Freeway Trail and Juanita Moe Trail.

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3.80 km

Enjoy the peaceful scenery of the wetlands, with its native plants, diverse birdlife, and seasonal wildflowers. The terrain is mostly flat and easy to navigate, making it suitable for riders of all ages and abilities.

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5.86 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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5.92 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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14.8 km

View of San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Highlight • Lake

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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15.2 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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16.8 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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19.5 km

San Diego Creek Trail (central)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great resource for bike paths and trails in Irvine and California is traillink.com

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24.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

2.46 km

832 m

743 m

323 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

9.98 km

886 m

170 m

Elevation

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Shady Canyon Trail – San Diego Creek Trail loop from Irvine Valley College

I405 Overpass

Quail Springs Wetlands

Shady Canyon Trail

Shady Canyon Hiking and Riding Trail

View of San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

San Diego Creek Trail

San Diego Creek

San Diego Creek Trail (central)

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