San Diego Creek – Shady Canyon Trail loop from Woodbridge High School

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San Diego Creek – Shady Canyon Trail loop from Woodbridge High School

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San Diego Creek – Shady Canyon Trail loop from Woodbridge High School

04:05

46.1km

830m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Quail Hill Open Space Preserve

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Crystal Cove State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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944 m

Woodbridge North Lake Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycleway alongside the North Lake and through the neighborhood in Woodbridge. Crosses Barranca Parkway over a bridge.

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3.46 km

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 areas, residential neighborhoods, and even the borders of the university campus.

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8.52 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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13.2 km

Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Bommer Canyon Preserve is part of the old Irvine Ranch Cattle Camp. Covered by a sycamore canopy, Bommer Canyon Preserve is also an important preservation area for many local plants and wildlife, including several endangered species.

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15.0 km

Pacific Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail places you at the top of Crystal Cove State Park with expansive views of all the protected land and ocean off in the distance.

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28.7 km

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Highlight • Forest

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is nestled in the last coastal canyons of Southern California. With 40 miles of trails meandering through oak and sycamore woodlands, the park offers a scenic journey leading to ridges with breathtaking vistas.

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