San Diego Creek Trail – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Tustin

San Diego Creek Trail – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Tustin

Moderate

2.5

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San Diego Creek Trail – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Tustin

02:10

47.7km

190m

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: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 47.7 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.32 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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7.76 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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10.9 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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12.2 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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15.1 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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17.3 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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30.5 km

San Diego Creek

Lake

31.3 km

San Diego Creek

Highlight • River

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 …

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