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Orange County
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Back Bay Drive – View of San Diego Creek loop from Orange

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
California
Orange County
Orange

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

Moderate

2.5

(4)

31

riders

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

04:16

72.7km

300m

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: March 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.25 km

Santa Ana River Trail at Riverview Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

In Orange probably the most appealing section of the river trail. Running alongside the Riverview Park and Golf Course. Some green and trees, instead of the concrete wasteland that the it is further down.

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2

18.3 km

Talbert Regional Park

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There's a nice paved path connecting Placentia and the SART at the far north end of Talbert Preserve.

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3

28.9 km

The bridge crosses San Diego Creek, providing views of Newport Bay (also known as Newport Harbor). The area is known for its upmarket marinas, along with the Newport Center shopping and entertainment district, overlooking the bay.

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29.4 km

Newport Bay

Lake

5

32.4 km

Back Bay Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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6

36.1 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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7

39.7 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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42.3 km

San Diego Creek

Lake

9

50.1 km

Peters Canyon Bikeway

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A nice blacktop lane for cycling, the bikeway begins across Jamboree Rd, traveling north parallel to the local roads, passing the scenic Citrus Ranch and Cedar Grove Parks along the …

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B

72.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.5 km

2.62 km

2.28 km

1.18 km

1.08 km

141 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

35.3 km

234 m

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