Iron Horse Trail - Walt's Cycle


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Brief Description

The Iron Horse trail is a 33-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 line of the Southern Pacific Railroad that was in operation 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.

Quick Facts

Trail Photos

Length: The entire trail is about 45 miles round trip. The most scenic section between the Contra Costa Canal Trail crossing and the Danville Railroad Museum is about 7 miles one way.
Hours: 5:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Trail Conditions: The trail is paved and level. Sections of the trail north of the Pleasant Hill BART Station travel along a few blocks of city streets. Trail expansions through Dublin to the south and past Highway 4 to the north are currently underway.
Cost: Free

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Location
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. The map requires Adobe Acrobat® Reader to view. If you need the program, click the icon below for a free download. Map courtesy of East Bay Regional Park District.		Northern Map Of The Iron Horse Trail (Click To Enlarge)	Southern Map Of The Iron Horse Trail (Click To Enlarge)
Things To Consider
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 most scenic portion of the trail is between the Contra Costa Canal Trail crossing and the Danville Railroad Museum.
Web Site Links To Check Out
	East Bay Regional Park District http://www.ebparks.org	The official site for the East Bay Regional Park system. Provides detailed park maps, events, park hours, and more.