Iron Horse Trail – Alamo Canal Trail loop from West Dublin/Pleasanton

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Iron Horse Trail – Alamo Canal Trail loop from West Dublin/Pleasanton

Moderate

3.1

(6)

runners

Iron Horse Trail – Alamo Canal Trail loop from West Dublin/Pleasanton

01:08

11.1km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.19 km

Alamo Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The excellent dedicated bike path, Alamo Canal Trail, runs alongside the San Ramon Creek and connects with the Iron Horse Trail system, which follows the former train route north toward Walnut Creek.

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3.69 km

Alamo Canal Trail, Dublin

Highlight • Trail

Part of the long North-South regional trail along the former San Ramon Valley railway, now Iron Horse Trail

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4.81 km

Alamo Canal Trail & Iron Horse Trail junction

Highlight • Cycleway

Excellent car-free trail along a former railway line, well paved and marked from Dublin to Concord

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5.21 km

The Iron Horse Trail, open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., stretches 32 miles between Concord and Pleasanton, following the former Southern Pacific Railroad. The latest segment, connecting Pleasanton/Dublin BART …

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8.22 km

Alamo Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Alamo Canal Trail can be found adjacent to the man-made waterway, the Alamo Canal. It is a short but useful trail, connecting riders and runners to other trails, like the Iron Horse Regional Trail.

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11.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.75 km

3.33 km

1.01 km