The 10.5 mile Trail is well-signed as it winds around Upper Newport Bay, with scenic stops at places like Upper Castaways Park, the County of Orange’s Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, the new Back Bay Science Center at Shellmaker Island, and Big Canyon.

The Back Bay is the colloquial term for the inland delta in Newport Beach, California. It connects the Upper Newport Bay with the Newport Harbor. It is a nature reserve home to several species of birds with hiking and biking trails.

The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve are simply known as “The Back Bay” to locals. Boasting 1,000 acres of preserved and pristine wetlands that attract naturalists, scientists, and nature lovers, it is home to over 200 endangered species …

Oct 22, 2021 · Not too far away, cyclists, hikers and runners circle them all on the 10.5 miles of trail that is part of one of the most beautiful and diverse watersheds in Southern California: the Upper Newport...

Try this 2.8-mile loop trail near Newport Beach, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Jun 1, 2020 · First of all, get ready for spectacular views of the bay, its 100-foot-high chalky cliffs and all kinds of birds and flowers. The Bayview Trail, which I recently took, will take you through fields of lavender and sagebrush right down to the water’s edge, where the salt marsh bird’s beak and cordgrass grows.

Newport Back Bay is one of the better spots to run in the Newport Beach area, especially if you’d like some variety. This nature preserve c onnecting the Upper Newport Bay and Newport Harbor is a popular 10.5 mile loop. It’s paved and relatively flat, …

Jan 19, 2023 · The Newport Beach Back Bay Loop trail is just under three miles long from the vista viewpoint on East Bluff Drive to Newport Dunes Resort. The loop is the last section of the 22-mile Mountains to Sea Trail, a national recreational trail.

The Back Bay is a salt marsh estuary that is home to many birds and several endangered species. The guide will discuss the history of the bay, and the native plants, birds, animals, and marine life. The Newport Bay Conservancy offers a 2-hour guided kayak tour through the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve with a Naturalist every Saturday and ...

Upper Newport Bay is a Mecca for birders, joggers, bicyclists, hikers, horseback riders, educators...and more! The availability of camping at Newport Dunes Resort makes Upper Newport Bay a desirable destination for families, as well as individuals.