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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from North Gate

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from North Gate

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3.2

(10)

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from North Gate

03:30

51.9km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Mount Diablo State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.9 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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16.4 km

This point is about halfway up to Mount Diablo. The view from here is stunning, offering vistas of rolling hills and lush green surroundings. If timed right, springtime wildflowers add an extra bonus to the experience.

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23.2 km

Mount Diablo Scenic Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ascending through a challenging uphill climb, this trail takes you through a lush scenic open space, passing by the Black Hills Reservoir. It serves as a great stopping point for enjoying the scenic water views along your ride.

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41.7 km

Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing

Highlight • Bridge

A pedestrian bridge to cross over Ygnacio Valley Road.

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43.8 km

Walden Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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44.1 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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45.2 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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48.1 km

Ygnacio Canal Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead begins at the Contra Costa Canal Trail junction. Most of the trail runs along the Ygnacio Canal, where you'll likely see plenty of ducks who inhabit the area. …

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51.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

19.1 km

5.60 km

883 m

790 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.9 km

8.66 km

732 m

681 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from North Gate

Livermore Valley Overlook

Curry Point

Mount Diablo Scenic Boulevard

Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing

Walden Park

Iron Horse Trail junction

Heather Farm & Lake

Ygnacio Canal Trailhead

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