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Heather Farm & Lake – Iron Horse Trail junction loop from Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

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United States
California
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa Centre

Heather Farm & Lake – Iron Horse Trail junction loop from Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

Hard

4.6

(3584)

17,936

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Heather Farm & Lake – Iron Horse Trail junction loop from Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

03:23

47.2km

940m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 15, 2026

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Mount Diablo State Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.58 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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2

17.1 km

Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor center is staffed year-round on the weekends by the State Park volunteers to provide helpful information on the park's natural wonders. There are displays regarding various aspects of …

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3

17.1 km

Mitchell Canyon Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mitchell Canyon Rd Trail leads up to the intersection with Eagle Peak trail from the north Entrance of Mt Diablo State Park at Mitchell Creek. that trailhead has parking, a …

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4

26.0 km

Juniper Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

This popular campground is open year-round and sits on the plateau's edge. Sites on the south side are the most favorable, with dramatic views of the San Ramon Valley. It …

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5

26.1 km

Diablo Valley Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

On your way to the summit, you will pass this viewpoint with spectacular views of Diablo Valley.

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6

41.2 km

Ygnacio Canal Trail at Pine Creek

Highlight • Trail

Ygnacio Canal crosses Pine Creek along its circuitous East-West route, always with the paved trail on its side.

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7

44.2 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. …

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8

46.4 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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47.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

12.3 km

9.80 km

5.57 km

4.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

9.72 km

6.32 km

550 m

183 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

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