San Diego Creek Trail – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Laguna Woods

San Diego Creek Trail – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Laguna Woods

Moderate

3.1

(14)

riders

San Diego Creek Trail – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Laguna Woods

02:22

52.6km

240m

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: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.04 km

San Diego Creek Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

San Diego Creek Bike Trail beckons cyclists with a picturesque route through Irvine's greenbelt. The trail spans parks, golf courses, and marshlands, providing a serene journey. Historically, the creek served …

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7.38 km

San Diego Creek (Jeffrey to Alton)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Segment of the San Diego Creek Trail, between Jeffrey Rd and Alton Pwy. Wide lane with smooth asphalt. Trail changes to other side of river at both ends, thus need to join main road to cross before rejoining the trail

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11.0 km

San Diego Creek Trail (central)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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16.9 km

San Diego Creek

Lake

18.1 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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19.5 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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22.7 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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24.0 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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26.9 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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52.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.3 km

1.94 km

209 m

198 m

Surfaces

29.9 km