Huntington State Beach – Huntington State Beach loop from Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Huntington State Beach – Huntington State Beach loop from Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

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(9047)

9,048

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Huntington State Beach – Huntington State Beach loop from Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

01:32

34.3km

60m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 8.19 km for 121 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.22 km

Bolsa Chica State Beach

Beach

3.96 km

Huntington Beach Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Huntington Beach Trail is a multi-use trail that runs along Huntington Beach. The trail is mostly flat and quite scenic, with great views of the beach and Pacific Ocean. The trail, however, can be crowded and there are sometimes sandy patches, so be aware as you ride.

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8.25 km

Huntington State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Huntington Beach State Park spans 121 acres, hugging the coast. Nature lovers visit for the surfing, wildlife, recreation, the 2-mile-long bike trail, and more. During the summer, arrive early to avoid the crowds.

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8.53 km

Huntington State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Huntington State Beach is a 121-acre shoreline park that sees thousands of visitors every year. There is a paved beach-side trail that runs for 8.5 miles and connects Huntington State Beach to other shoreline parks in the area.

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8.96 km

Least Tern Natural Preserve

Highlight • Beach

Least Tern Natural Preserve is a 13-acre patch of shoreline and beach within Huntington State Beach. This area is a documented nesting area for endangered California least terns. The area is protected by a 15-foot buffer zone on all sides. Visitors are not allowed inside of the preserve but can observe the birds from outside of the blocked area. This area was the first fully protected area for the birds, established in 1973.

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9.32 km

Santa Ana River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful two-lane paved bike path runs right along the edge of the river. There are two parts of the trail that cover over 60 miles and very nearly connect the Pacific Ocean with San Bernardino.

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17.2 km

Santa Ana River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Foot and cycle path along the Santa Ana River. Asphalt surface, mostly good with occasional cracks. Crosses roads via underpasses, thus miles and miles of cycling possible.
The river though is a barren concrete wasteland. Visually not very stimulating.
And remember that wind is mostly blowing from the ocean inland, so expect headwind when you ride down towards Newport Beach ;-)

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