Iron Horse Trail – Iron Horse Trail loop from West Dublin/Pleasanton

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Iron Horse Trail – Iron Horse Trail loop from West Dublin/Pleasanton

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Iron Horse Trail – Iron Horse Trail loop from West Dublin/Pleasanton

05:12

78.9km

930m

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 19, 2026

Tips

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Mount Diablo State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

20.3 km

Mount Diablo Scenic Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ascending through a challenging uphill climb, this trail takes you through a lush scenic open space, passing by the Black Hills Reservoir. It serves as a great stopping point for enjoying the scenic water views along your ride.

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27.4 km

Curry Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point is about halfway up to Mount Diablo. The view from here is stunning, offering vistas of rolling hills and lush green surroundings. If timed right, springtime wildflowers add an extra bonus to the experience.

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46.2 km

Ygnacio Canal Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead begins at the Contra Costa Canal Trail junction. Most of the trail runs along the Ygnacio Canal, where you'll likely see plenty of ducks who inhabit the area. …

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49.7 km

Shell Ridge Open Space

Nature Reserve

62.2 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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62.8 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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66.5 km

Iron Horse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Wide well paved flat biking trail separate from roads, with a few safe crossings (sometimes shared with hiking) following a former rail line along the San Ramon Valley from Pleasanton via Dublin and Walnut Creek to Concord.

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74.7 km

Coyote Creek bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The trail runs through the great neighborhood of Southern San Ramon and crosses the bridge over Coyote Creek.

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76.0 km

Iron Horse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Iron Horse Trail, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., stretches 32 miles between Concord and Pleasanton, following the former Southern Pacific Railroad. The latest segment, connecting Pleasanton/Dublin BART …

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78.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.3 km

24.3 km

5.81 km

3.68 km

Surfaces

59.7 km