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Back Bay Drive – View of San Diego Creek loop from Irvine

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United States
California
Orange County
Irvine

Back Bay Drive – View of San Diego Creek loop from Irvine

Moderate

4.8

(16)

81

riders

Back Bay Drive – View of San Diego Creek loop from Irvine

03:19

57.4km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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5.85 km

Walnut Trail

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Bike trail between Jeffrey, Yale and Culver Rd. It extends further at both ends to Havard and Sand Canyon Ave. It runs along the rail tracks in a green space.

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20.3 km

Back Bay Drive

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This is a delightful stretch of road that goes along the Back Bay.

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24.5 km

From this spot, you get a nice view over the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. It is one of Southern California's largest remaining coastal wetlands. This estuary comprises diverse habitats, …

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27.7 km

View of Upper Newport Bay Estuary

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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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28.9 km

View of San Diego Creek

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From this viewpoint on the Mountains to Sea Trail, adjacent to Eastbluff Drive, you get a nice view over San Diego Creek. This is a great spot to pause and …

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32.5 km

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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7

44.4 km

Hicks Canyon Biketrail

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Pretty bike and foot path between Portola Pwy and Culver Rd up in Eastwood with access to the neighborhoods. Nice and easy ride.

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8

48.9 km

Nice, well maintained bike and foot path running along Jeffrey Road. This section from Trabuco Rd to Irvine Blvd. Over-/Underpasses eliminate road level crossings. Path also has access to the neighborhoods along the way.

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57.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.4 km

786 m

188 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

24.9 km

< 100 m

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