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Back Bay Drive – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Fashion Island

Back Bay Drive – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Fashion Island

Easy

4.6

(4497)

15,175

riders

Back Bay Drive – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Fashion Island

00:18

7.53km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Parking

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1.02 km

Back Bay Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a paved three lane multi-use path with a lane specifically for foot traffic. You get fantastic views of the creek and Newport Bay as you run to the …

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2.50 km

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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3.62 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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3.77 km

Estuary wildlife observation area

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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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4.63 km

Back Bay Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a paved three lane multi-use path with a lane specifically for foot traffic. You get fantastic views of the creek and Newport Bay as you run to the …

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7.09 km

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

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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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7.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.20 km

146 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

Elevation

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Saturday 18 July

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Back Bay Drive – Upper Newport Bay Trail loop from Fashion Island

Back Bay Drive

Upper Newport Bay Trail

View of Upper Newport Bay Estuary

Estuary wildlife observation area

Back Bay Drive

Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve views

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