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Orange County
Laguna Niguel

San Diego Creek Trail – Coastal view loop from Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo

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Road cycling routes
United States
California
Orange County
Laguna Niguel

San Diego Creek Trail – Coastal view loop from Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo

Hard

4.9

(4963)

11,053

riders

San Diego Creek Trail – Coastal view loop from Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo

05:28

110km

1,440m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

O'Neill Regional Park

Crystal Cove State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

53.3 km

Peters Canyon Trail (Portola to Walnut)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Peters Canyon Trail runs along the channel until it merges with the San Diego Creek Trail a little past Walnut Rd.

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2

64.2 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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3

65.7 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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4

68.8 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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5

70.2 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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6

73.0 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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75.3 km

Newport Bay

Lake

8

81.8 km

Crystal Cove State Park

Highlight • Beach

Crystal Cove State Park, captivates visitors with its pristine beaches, tide pools, and rugged coastal bluffs. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, it offers hiking trails, historical cottages, and stunning ocean views, making it a cherished natural escape for anyone.

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9

83.8 km

Coastal view

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best going south, with the Pacific on your near side, you can enjoy great views as you go along.

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95.2 km

Aliso Creek

Lake

B

110 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.8 km

19.4 km

9.19 km

1.61 km

413 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

97.8 km

12.6 km

126 m

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