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Walnut Creek

Iron Horse Trail junction – Iron Horse Trail bridge loop from Walnut Creek

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Road cycling routes
United States
California
Contra Costa County
Walnut Creek

Iron Horse Trail junction – Iron Horse Trail bridge loop from Walnut Creek

Hard

3.4

(8)

39

riders

Iron Horse Trail junction – Iron Horse Trail bridge loop from Walnut Creek

04:14

89.5km

1,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Clayton Ranch

Galvin Ranch

Schwartz Property

Mount Diablo State Park

Morgan Territory Regional Preserve

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.91 km

Iron Horse Trail junction

Highlight • Cycleway

Crossing of two of the best East Bay flat bike trails, one following a former rail line, the other an old canal that still transports municipal water.

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2

3.33 km

Exceptionally well-built bike infrastructure, with a wide, gradually rising bridge that allows an almost effortless crossing above the busy intersection.

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3

19.4 km

Marsh Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Rural road with wide open sky, rolling terrain, little traffic, and an excellent bike lane.

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4

23.2 km

Partly paved up to the Divide Reservoir, partly smooth hard pack gravel trail, going from Marsh Creek Rd over the ridge into Briones valley to the east

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31.4 km

Galvin Ranch

Nature Reserve

6

32.4 km

Morgan Territory Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Morgan Territory Road in Contra Costa County is a picturesque and winding road known for its beauty. This 14.7-mile road runs from Marsh Creek Road to Manning Road, going in …

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7

71.9 km

Black Hills Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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8

85.2 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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9

88.2 km

Iron Horse Trail bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The old railway bridge crosses Walnut Creek and continues its service to the bikers and pedestrians along the Iron Horse Regional Trail.

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89.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.6 km

35.2 km

3.44 km

1.16 km

256 m

Surfaces

81.0 km

8.34 km

123 m

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< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

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13°C

12 %

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