Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2025
The Back Bay Loop offers short spurs off of the main trail and into other interesting areas, such as the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
A portion of the loop trail along the northwest side follows the Bayview Trail - a paved multi use path overlooking the bay.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Bench seating and interpretive signs along the Bayview Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
At a couple points, the loop path parallels large roads, though these spots are relatively short.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2025
Signs and painted markers show the route for the Back Bay Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Vista Point overlook area along the Newport Back Bay Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2025
The path gets nearest to the bay preserve along the Mountains To Sea portion of the trail along the route's eastern portion.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2025
Views of the Bay Preserve.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2025
The Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area is one of the areas along the Back Bay Loop.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2025
The route passes along a sandy shore which can get popular and busy during Summer season.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2025
Views toward the coast from Castaways Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Newport Back Bay Loop.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2025
Returning to the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, the route becomes dirt single track.
Shaun Hunter
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02/20/2025
Passing through Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Tracing the Bayview Trail back toward the trailhead.