Lafayette – Lafayette Reservoir loop from Lafayette

Running trails & routes

Lafayette – Lafayette Reservoir loop from Lafayette

Moderate

3.1

(4)

runners

Lafayette – Lafayette Reservoir loop from Lafayette

01:08

10.9km

90m

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 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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692 m

Lafayette Plaza Park 🌳

Highlight • Rest Area

Popular park near the center of Lafayette, with drinking water fountains, lawns, a shaded arcade, and benches to stretch and rest

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881 m

Lafayette

Highlight • Settlement

Lafayette is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with a population of 25,391 as of 2020. Named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French officer in the American Revolutionary …

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2.84 km

Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area

Highlight • Lake

The Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area is a year-round park with a 2.7 paved walkway around the reservoir. Looking around at the surrounding hills makes you forget you're in the middle of a Bay Area suburb.

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5.47 km

Lafayette Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Here you can relish the beauty of the water while hiking, or take a break to partake in various other activities the reservoir has to offer. These include fishing, picnicking, …

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5.62 km

Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area

Highlight • Lake

Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area, nestled in the East Bay hills, offers serene lakeside trails, fishing, and picnicking. Boasting scenic views, it's a tranquil escape for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

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8.19 km

Shore Trail - Lafayette Reservoir Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Starting point to a nice trail network around the large reservoir, with unpaved options up into the hills, and a relatively flat paved loop at lake level.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

2.92 km

2.62 km

Surfaces

5.45 km

3.58 km