The Iron Horse trail is a 25-mile level trail located in the San Ramon valley, connecting two counties and 12 cities between Concord and Dublin. Most of the trail follows a former Southern Pacific Railroad line that operated between 1891 and 1977. The paved two-way trail provides a great place to ride with the family or with friends at any desired pace. The peaceful environment, beautiful scenery, numerous shopping centers along the route, and local parks create a pleasant experience along the trail. The trail connects other great trails in the region, such as the Contra Costa Canal trail and the Ygnacio Canal trail. Riders looking for off-road riding can take the Las Trampas to Mt. Diablo Regional trail and Briones to Mt. Diablo trail, which are both connected to the Iron Horse trail network.

The Iron Horse trail is located in the San Ramon Valley between the cities of Concord and Dublin. Ample access is available from many points along the trail between the Pleasant Hill BART Station and the city of Danville. Click on the map to the right for parking information and the trail layout.

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Map courtesy of East Bay Regional Park District.

• The trail can be very warm during the summer months, especially the southern section.
• The maximum speed limit along the trail is 15 MPH.
• The Iron Horse trail is a popular destination for fellow joggers, cyclists, and rollerbladers. Share the trail and right-of-way.
• The most scenic portion of the trail is between the Contra Costa Canal Trail crossing and the Danville Railroad Museum.