Trail Running in Orange County

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Irvine Bike Trail

Description
It's not really called the "Irvine Bike Trail". That's my name for it because it takes you through a lot of Irvine. This is not an off-road track. Surface is asphalt. Lots of people use it.
It's basically one long stretch of trail which "starts" from roughly Jamboree and University and goes all the way to Jeffrey and Alton... a strecth of about approximately 9 miles or so (not the direct route). After starting at University/Jamboree, it runs along University until University meets Harvard, then the trail runs along Harvard.
When you reach close to Harvard/Barranca, the trail veers right and goes sort of meanders between Barranca/Alton
The trail continues until you hit Jeffrey. You should pop out on Jeffrey in between Alton and Barranca
NOTE: Around Jamboree and University is also where you can find the beginnings of the Upper and Lower Newport Bay Trails.
On this trail you will find (assuming you start at Jamboree/University)

A drinking fountain (which I don't think works yet)
running near a river bed (which is cool if it has rained)
Running next to a busy street
Eventually gets away and is behind an apartment complex (lots of trees)
Curves behind Target and shopping center
Continues behind shopping centers, apartments, and parks
Ends at Jeffrey & Alton (water fountain)
Bathrooms? There should be one in Target (which is about 12 miles from Jamboree/University)

Map

Directions
Well, there are lots of places to park along the trail... among them:

For long runs, the parking spots for the Upper/Lower Newport Bay Trails
Lots of neighborhood parks where you can park your car along Harvard street (north of Michelson). 405, exit Culver, right on michelson, right on Harvard.
Target shopping center (Paseo Westpark and Barranca)
Sav-On/Ralphs shopping center (Alton/Jeffrey)

Trail Running in Orange County

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