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Iron Horse Trail junction – Mount Diablo Summit loop from Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Mount Diablo Summit loop from Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Mount Diablo Summit loop from Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

04:25

60.3km

1,270m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.4 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.25 km

Walden Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

1.55 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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21.7 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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24.9 km

This popular campground is open year-round and sits on the plateau's edge. Sites on the south side are the most favorable, with dramatic views of the San Ramon Valley. It is a great spot to satellite out to some great hiking trails in the area.

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28.4 km

Mount Diablo Summit

Highlight • Summit

Located in Mount Diablo State Park, with an elevation of 3,849 feet Mount Diablo is the highest peak in San Francisco's East Bay area. On a clear day you can look east to see over the city of San Francisco and on the Pacific Ocean. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517

Check out my Juniper Trail tour for more pictures of the area: komoot.de/tour/4081148

Tip by

38.1 km

Curry Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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56.6 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. Most of the trail is paved, however, there is an unpaved section near Ygnacio Valley Rd.

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58.4 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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60.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.3 km

16.3 km

3.07 km

352 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.7 km

14.6 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Today

Tuesday 25 August

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Mount Diablo Summit loop from Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

Walden Park

Iron Horse Trail junction

Livermore Valley Overlook

Juniper Campground

Mount Diablo Summit

Curry Point

Ygnacio Canal Trailhead

Heather Farm & Lake

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