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Iron Horse Trail junction – Iron Horse Trail bridge loop from Lafayette

Iron Horse Trail junction – Iron Horse Trail bridge loop from Lafayette

Moderate

4.6

(8227)

19,300

riders

Iron Horse Trail junction – Iron Horse Trail bridge loop from Lafayette

03:05

59.0km

880m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Mount Diablo State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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739 m

Lafayette

Highlight • Settlement

Lafayette is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with a population of 25,391 as of 2020. Named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French officer in the American Revolutionary …

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1.73 km

Leigh Creekside Park is a small park that is just over an acre in size. The park is a nice resting spot just off the Lafayette-Moraga Trail and features picnic tables, a drinking fountain, and plenty of shade

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2.20 km

The birdhouse house

Highlight • Structure

An abundance of ornately decorated bird houses displayed on a tree along the trail

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2.54 km

Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail is a 7.65-mile paved path for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Paralleling St. Mary's Road, the trail connects …

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3.38 km

Olympic Blvd. Staging Area

Nature Reserve

21.2 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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31.1 km

Livermore Valley Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pause a moment to enjoy the magnificent views over the Livermore Valley. There are picnic benches down the stairs should you want to rest up for a little longer on your way to the summit.

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49.4 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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51.4 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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59.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

24.8 km

4.23 km

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

9.72 km

204 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 29 August

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Iron Horse Trail bridge loop from Lafayette

Lafayette

Leigh Creekside Park

The birdhouse house

Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail

Black Hills Reservoir

Livermore Valley Overlook

Iron Horse Trail junction

Iron Horse Trail bridge

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