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Iron Horse Trail – Iron Horse Trail loop from Dublin/Pleasanton

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Iron Horse Trail – Iron Horse Trail loop from Dublin/Pleasanton

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Iron Horse Trail – Iron Horse Trail loop from Dublin/Pleasanton

02:03

35.1km

90m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 147 m for 116 m

After 34.9 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.36 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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2.76 km

Iron Horse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 to Santa Rita Road, opened in 2014 after nearly 30 years of planning. This multi-use trail links residential areas, schools, parks, and public transportation, providing a trail to the local community. This paved trail crosses roads but is a safe way of getting around away from traffic.

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12.3 km

Iron Horse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Wide well paved flat biking trail separate from roads, with a few safe crossings (sometimes shared with hiking) following a former rail line along the San Ramon Valley from Pleasanton via Dublin and Walnut Creek to Concord.

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16.4 km

San Ramon Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This short section of paved trail runs along the San Ramon Creek and makes for a nice way to avoid traffic on Sycamore Valley Road.

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17.8 km

Iron Horse Regional Trail: Danville Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

This rest area is a popular stop and gathering place, with plenty of benches and a few shaded spots. It features a water fountain, bike racks, and several restaurants within easy walking distance.

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18.4 km

Museum of the San Ramon Valley

Highlight • Historical Site

The Museum of the San Ramon Valley was established in 1985 and sits in a restored 1891 Southern Pacific Railroad Depot with the Victorian-era “Combination Station No. 22” listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Official Visitor Information Center offers maps, guides, and knowledgeable staff, along with free parking and restrooms located in the caboose.

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30.1 km

Iron Horse Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Wide well paved flat biking trail (sometimes shared with hikers) following a former rail line along the San Ramon Valley from Pleasanton via Dublin and Walnut Creek to Concord.

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30.9 km

Coyote Creek bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The trail runs through the great neighborhood of Southern San Ramon and crosses the bridge over Coyote Creek.

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35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

1.17 km

462 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

16.9 km

678 m

198 m

Elevation

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Iron Horse Trail – Iron Horse Trail loop from Dublin/Pleasanton

Alamo Canal Trail & Iron Horse Trail junction

Iron Horse Trail

Iron Horse Trail

San Ramon Creek Trail

Iron Horse Regional Trail: Danville Rest Area

Museum of the San Ramon Valley

Iron Horse Trail

Coyote Creek bridge

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