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San Diego Creek Trail – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Huntington Beach

San Diego Creek Trail – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Huntington Beach

Moderate

4.8

(1563)

17,843

riders

San Diego Creek Trail – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Huntington Beach

02:35

57.5km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.6 km for 288 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Huntington Beach Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Huntington Beach Trail is a multi-use trail that runs along Huntington Beach. The trail is mostly flat and quite scenic, with great views of the beach and Pacific Ocean. The trail, however, can be crowded and there are sometimes sandy patches, so be aware as you ride.

Tip by

5.93 km

Huntington State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Huntington State Beach is a 121-acre shoreline park that sees thousands of visitors every year. There is a paved beach-side trail that runs for 8.5 miles and connects Huntington State Beach to other shoreline parks in the area.

Tip by

17.5 km

San Diego Creek views

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycling along San Diego Creek from Irvine Avenue offers a mellow ride with views of the creek. Riders might spot common waterfowl like ducks and herons, and perhaps catch a glimpse of turtles sunning by the water's edge. The route provides a relaxed experience with exciting wildlife encounters.

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17.6 km

Back Bay Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Paved trail, about 3.5km (or 2.2mi) in length, on the north side of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. It starts/ends on Irvine Ave and Jamboree, takes you away from the busy roads and offers great views.

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26.8 km

San Diego Creek

Lake

30.8 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 Bay Loop Trail in Newport Beach with the Peters Canyon Bikeway in Irvine.
At the northern end, where the Peters Canyon Bikeway branches off, the San Diego Trail continues eastwards.

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35.4 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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36.7 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.

Tip by

45.0 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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57.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

2.60 km

2.46 km

2.37 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

19.6 km

247 m

168 m

Elevation

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San Diego Creek Trail – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Trail

Huntington State Beach

San Diego Creek views

Back Bay Loop Trail

San Diego Creek Trail

Back Bay Drive – Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve

Upper Newport Bay Trail

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