We first rode this 40 Mile / 5000ft gravel ride in Orange County, CA on Super Bowl Sunday 2021. Created by Gravelstoke team rider Danny Geary for a gravel tour around Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Irvine. Expect lots of climbing while exploring some great coastal terrain.

CRYSTAL COVE GRAVEL ROUTE DETAILS

• Distance: 40 Miles

• Elevation Gain: 5000 Feet

• Location: Newport Beach, CA

• Terrain: Paved, Singletrack, Fireroad, Gravel, Bike Path

• Parking: Peet’s Coffee Newport Beach

• Places Visited: Buck Gully Reserve, Bommer Canyon Open Space Preserve, Crystal Cove State Park, Shady Canyon Open Space Preserve, Quail Hill Open Space Preserve

• When to Ride: All Year Long

• Route by: Danny Geary

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