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1 | Pier to Pier | 1.74 (One Way) | This is a beach front walk along a paved path designated for pedestrians and bicycles. There are great views of the ocean the entire length of the walk. Depending on the time of the year it can get very crowded. |
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2 | Balboa Island Loop | 1.70 | This walk takes you around Balboa Island on a paved path designated for pedestrians. This walk provides great views of the harbor. Parking on the island is limited to the street and can be difficult at times to find. A better option may be to park in the Balboa Pier lot and take the ferry over. |
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3 | Corona Del Mar Loop | 1.72 | This walk takes you through a portion of the flowered streets of Corona Del Mar. There are some great views of the ocean from Ocean Blvd. This walk is on pavement with several street crossings. |
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4 | Fashion Island Loop | 1.22 | This follows the sidewalk around Fashion Island with views of the ocean off in the distance. There is plenty of parking in and around Fashion Island with a few street crossings along the walk. |
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5 | Castaways Trail | 1.02 (One Way) | This walk follows a paved path shared by pedestrians and bicycles. A good portion of the walk overlooks Upper Newport Bay as well as Newport Harbor, with some nice lookout points along the way. |
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6 | Back Bay Trail | 2.89 (One Way) | This walk is along a paved road used mostly by pedestrians and bicycles. Occasionally, a car will be traveling along this road but the speed limit is only 15 mph. This walk has great views of Upper Newport Bay and is a very popular area for bird watching. |
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7 | Upper Bay Trail | 2.34 (One Way) | With great views of the Upper Newport Bay, this walk follows along a paved path designated for pedestrians and bicycles. Occasionally, one might see a person on horseback along a portion of the trail in the Santa Ana Heights area. |
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8 | Bonita Creek Trail | 0.91 (One Way) | A paved trail used by pedestrians and bicycles that runs between Bonita Creek Park and Arroyo Park. |
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9 | Arroyo Trail | 0.61 (One Way) | This walk follows a trail along Arroyo Park that has sections of pavement and dirt. The trail continues under the Bonita Canyon Dr Bridge to Bonita Canyon Sports Park. |
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10 | Bonita Canyon Sports Park Trail | 1.23 (One Way) | This walk takes you on a paved path through Bonita Canyon Sports Park with a couple of street crossings. |
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11 | Buffalo Hills Trail | 1.28 (One Way) | This walk follows a sidewalk through Buffalo Hills Park and the Port Streets neighborhood with a couple of street crossings. |
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12 | Newport Ridge Trail | 1.73 | This walk follows a sidewalk around Newport Ridge Dr and a portion of San Joaquin Hills Rd. There are views of the ocean off in the distance. |
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13 | Buck Gully Trail | 3.41 (All Trails) | This canyon walk is bounded by urbanized areas, including single-family residences, roadways and the Pelican Hills Golf Course. The watershed draining into Buck Gully encompasses approximately 1,200 acres and includes portions of the San Joaquin foothill. It serves as habitat for many species, and provides recreational opportunities to the public. Buck Gully is open daily from dawn to dusk and during scheduled docent-led programs. To protect sensitive habitats and wildlife, dogs are not permitted in Buck Gully. |
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