Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area at the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
The loop requires a short hike along paved multi use path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
A small footbridge marks the beginning of the Big Canyon Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
The trail is gravel and easy to follow with several interpretive signs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Wooden bridge through the lower creek wetlands.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Big Canyon Loop Trail through Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area in Newport Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
The loop proceeds on a gravel road heading in an upstream direction.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Unfortunately, views of the cliffside homes surrounding the canyon are hard to escape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
A view over the canyon area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
The trail requires a very brief jaunt on the sidewalk beside a busy road to connect to the other side of the loop.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Winding downstream toward the bay.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/20/2025
Views of the Back Bay waterway.