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Back Bay Loop Trail – Back Bay Drive loop from Tustin Metrolink Station

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Back Bay Loop Trail – Back Bay Drive loop from Tustin Metrolink Station

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Back Bay Loop Trail – Back Bay Drive loop from Tustin Metrolink Station

03:13

54.7km

320m

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: April 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Shady Canyon Open Space Preserve

Crystal Cove State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Walnut Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle and foot path that runs along the rail tracks between Sand Canyon Ave and Harvard Ave. It runs in a green space, and its smooth asphalt makes it easy …

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Reef Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping vista from the edge of the bluffs across Crystal Cove beach

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34.9 km

Linear park along Bayside Dr, connecting the PCH at Corona del Mar town center with the waterfront along Newport Bay. It is crossed near its narrowest point by the tall Goldenrod Ave bridge reserved for bikes and pedestrians

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38.4 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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39.2 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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39.8 km

Back Bay Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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43.6 km

View of San Diego Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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47.1 km

View of San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

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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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54.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

11.7 km

1.06 km

167 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.7 km

12.8 km

167 m

142 m

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Back Bay Loop Trail – Back Bay Drive loop from Tustin Metrolink Station

Walnut Trail

Reef Point

Bayside Drive Park

Back Bay Loop Trail

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

Back Bay Drive

View of San Diego Creek

View of San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

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