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Back Bay View Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Running trail in Newport Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Back Bay View Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Water-focused campground offering paddle boards and kayak rentals, plus walking trails.
What runners say about Back Bay View Park
“Great place for eating in car with a gorgeous nature water view.”
“Very quiet and lots of cool birds to see during their migratory period .”
I took my daughter and dogs on a walk up the back bay trail. It’s absolutely beautiful. We saw many different birds feeding in the waters. There are lots of bikes on the trail but all were friendly and went out of their way to avoid the two dogs and stroller.
Very nice walking trail through back bay up jamboree to pch. Very quiet and lots of cool birds to see during their migratory period .
Great spot there are a lot of things to see and do here. You can bring your camper or rent a trailer they have pools and a whole lot of water. They have a lot of walking trails also.
Great place for eating in car with a gorgeous nature water view. Great for walking pets and running kids!
Trail conditions & character
“Great place for eating in car with a gorgeous nature water view.”
“I took my daughter and dogs on a walk up the back bay trail.”
Plan your run at Back Bay View Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenbgis.newportbeachca.gov
- Phone(949) 644-3151
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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