Santa Clara River – Iron Horse Bridge loop from Saugus

Santa Clara River – Iron Horse Bridge loop from Saugus

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Santa Clara River – Iron Horse Bridge loop from Saugus

01:15

27.2km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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8.55 km

Central Park Community Garden

Highlight • Structure

Community garden on the edge of Central Park. There are butterfly gardens, two owl boxes, 45 fruit trees and 19 chickens that live at the garden.

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13.6 km

Starbucks

Highlight • Cafe

Outdoor seating to keep an eye on your bike

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16.9 km

Santa Clara River

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At about 84 miles long, the Santa Clara River is the largest natural river system in southern California remaining in a relatively undeveloped state. Along its length there is the …

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17.1 km

Santa Clara River

Highlight • River

At about 84 miles long, the Santa Clara River is the largest natural river system in southern California remaining in a relatively undeveloped state. Along its length there is the …

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18.3 km

South Fork River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great riverside trail that runs through Santa Clarita along the Santa Clara River. The path is traffic free, so it's a great place for a family walk.

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19.0 km

Iron Horse Bridge

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This historic railroad trestle bridge was placed here following the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster.

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19.5 km

San Francisquito Creek Trail

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The San Francisquito Creek Trail travels through various parks and across different bridges on the banks of the Santa Clara River and San Francisquito Creek. The path is completely paved …

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