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Iron Horse Trail bridge – Iron Horse Trail junction loop from Castle Hill

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Iron Horse Trail bridge – Iron Horse Trail junction loop from Castle Hill

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(6480)

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Iron Horse Trail bridge – Iron Horse Trail junction loop from Castle Hill

01:18

21.8km

70m

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: April 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 567 m for 6 m

After 21.3 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.89 km

Alamo, California

Highlight • Settlement

Small town with cafes and stores to refuel. Plus a conveniently located bike shop right off the trail.

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8.62 km

Iron Horse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Iron Horse Trail is a 32-mile multi-path that connects the towns of Concord and Pleasanton. It follows the route of the abandoned Southern Pacific Railroad. With its access to …

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11.7 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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11.8 km

Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing

Highlight • Bridge

A pedestrian bridge to cross over Ygnacio Valley Road.

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13.9 km

Walden Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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14.6 km

Iron Horse Trail Bridge at Treat Boulevard

Highlight • Bridge

Exceptionally well-built bike infrastructure, with a wide, gradually rising bridge that allows an almost effortless crossing above the busy intersection.

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15.1 km

Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Center BART Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Center BART Station features the first bike station in Contra Costa County, equipped with 215 bike racks, a retail shop for bicycle accessories, and maintenance services. …

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16.9 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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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

1.98 km

391 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

489 m

321 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

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Iron Horse Trail bridge – Iron Horse Trail junction loop from Castle Hill

Alamo, California

Iron Horse Trail

Iron Horse Trail bridge

Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing

Walden Park

Iron Horse Trail Bridge at Treat Boulevard

Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Center BART Station

Iron Horse Trail junction

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