Heather Farm Park – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Martinez

Heather Farm Park – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Martinez

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Heather Farm Park – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Martinez

03:26

69.2km

930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 56 m for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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974 m

Alhambra Cemetery and Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Alhambra Cemetery and the adjacent St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery sit quietly on the hillside above Martinez, offering views of the Carquinez Strait and a glimpse into Contra Costa County’s early …

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5.67 km

John Muir Memorial Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the foot of Mount Wanda and Mount Helen, a statue of John Muir stands surrounded by a young but already tall redwoods grove. Just a mile south from his …

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17.5 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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17.9 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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35.4 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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51.7 km

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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68.7 km

Historic Contra Costa County Courthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1966, most of the courts' offices moved into the Hall of Records (right), which was completed in 1933 and continues to serve as the county's courthouse. The old Contra …

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69.2 km

End point

Train Station

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