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Contra Costa County

Contra Costa Canal Trail – Iron Horse Trail junction loop from Pleasant Hill

Bike touring routes & trails

Contra Costa County

Contra Costa Canal Trail – Iron Horse Trail junction loop from Pleasant Hill

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Contra Costa Canal Trail – Iron Horse Trail junction loop from Pleasant Hill

01:41

29.0km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.24 km

Contra Costa Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Contra Costa Canal Trail stretches for several miles through the Concord Metro Area. The trail is mostly flat and paved, running alongside the Contra Costa Canal, passing through urban …

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2

7.93 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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3

9.04 km

Heather Farm & Lake

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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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4

13.5 km

Contra Costa Canal / Ygnacio Canal Trail junction

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Strategic trail junction of these two excellent, flat, paved, car-free trail systems

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5

13.9 km

Ygnacio Canal Trail / Savannah Trail Junction

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Branching off the paved flat Ygnacio Canal trail to the east, Savannah trail is a smooth hard pack gravel connector to Lime ridge

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6

21.5 km

Walden Park

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Shaded park with disc golf, drinking water, benches, lawns

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

5.97 km

311 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

13.5 km

164 m

117 m

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