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

59.1km

870m

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

Tips

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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 War, landmarks include the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Oakmont Memorial Park, and the Cross of Lafayette Memorial, a somewhat controversial tribute to U.S. soldiers who died in Iraq. Lafayette is also home to the historic Park Theater, which closed in 2005 but is currently being considered for reopening. This is a great town to pass through, or start and/or end a ride.

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1.73 km

Leigh Creekside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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 Lafayette and Moraga, passing through the scenic Moraga Valley. It is a historical route for mule and steam trains transporting redwood lumber. The trail starts at Olympic Boulevard in Lafayette and ends at the Valle Vista staging area near the San Leandro Reservoir. Along the way, it links to schools, parks, and commercial areas and is maintained by the East Bay Regional Park District.

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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