Lamorinda Trail – Iron Horse Trail loop from Walnut Creek

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Lamorinda Trail – Iron Horse Trail loop from Walnut Creek

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Lamorinda Trail – Iron Horse Trail loop from Walnut Creek

05:01

80.1km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Anthony Chabot Regional Park

Lake Chabot Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.61 km

Olympic Blvd. Staging Area

Nature Reserve

6.53 km

Las Trampas Creek bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Scenic bridge along the excellent, paved, car-free Lafayette-Moraga Bike trail

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9.18 km

Lamorinda Trail (confluence of Las Trampas and Grizzly Creek by Burton Valley)

Highlight • Trail

By this spot on the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, also known as the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, the Las Trampas and Grizzly Creeks merge. Near this spot you can also access Burton Valley, a small neighborhood in Lafayette.

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10.2 km

Lamorinda Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Former rail line converted to an excellent paved bike trail separated from any road traffic. This central section between the two towns is particularly scenic.

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14.0 km

Moraga Commons Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Moraga Commons Park is a convenient stop on the Lamorinda Trail Loop, with restrooms, water, lawns, shaded picnic benches and tables.

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20.1 km

Upper San Leandro Reservoir overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pinehurst Road leads along the upper reservoir from the crest all the way to the junction with Canyon Rd. There are only a few open viewpoints to see the Upper …

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66.8 km

Iron Horse Regional Trail: Danville Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

This rest area is a popular stop and gathering place, with plenty of benches and a few shaded spots. It features a water fountain, bike racks, and several restaurants within easy walking distance.

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67.4 km

Museum of the San Ramon Valley

Highlight • Historical Site

The Museum of the San Ramon Valley was established in 1985 and sits in a restored 1891 Southern Pacific Railroad Depot with the Victorian-era “Combination Station No. 22” listed on …

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78.1 km

Iron Horse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Iron Horse Trail is a 32-mile multi-path that connects the towns of Concord and Pleasanton. It follows the route of the abandoned Southern Pacific Railroad. With its access to …

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