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Contra Costa County
Walnut Creek

Iron Horse Trail junction – Iron Horse Trail bridge loop from De La Salle High School

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Contra Costa County
Walnut Creek

Iron Horse Trail junction – Iron Horse Trail bridge loop from De La Salle High School

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3.2

(27)

76

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Iron Horse Trail bridge loop from De La Salle High School

01:36

35.4km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.60 km

Heather Farm Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This 102-acre park, situated on a former farm, features two lakes, community gardens, sports fields, an equestrian center, a dog park, and sections of the Contra Costa and Ygnacio Canal Trails.

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2

1.94 km

Heather Farm & Lake

Highlight • Lake

A natural lake, mostly used for fishing, that has the paved Ygnacio Canal Trail on the west side and some unpaved trails along the east.

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3

3.05 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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4

6.99 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 schools, business centers, and parks, the path is popular with commuters and recreationalists.

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5

16.5 km

Danville

Highlight • Settlement

Small and cute town with stores to refuel on a run along the Iron Horse trail.

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6

16.8 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 the National Register of Historic Places. The Official Visitor Information Center offers maps, guides, and knowledgeable staff, along with free parking and restrooms located in the caboose.

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7

29.7 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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8

33.8 km

Bancroft Botanical Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Lush world-renowned 3.5 acre botanical garden and retail nursery housing a collection of climate-appropriate plants from around the world. Offers a variety of classes, workshops, and events. Mediterranean plant focus.
Entrance fee $12. Open Tuesday – Sunday 9AM – 4PM. Check hours at ruthbancroftgarden.org

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B

35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

4.88 km

3.26 km

843 m

687 m

123 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

11.8 km

351 m

< 100 m

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