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

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

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4.9

(6194)

17,972

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

03:09

51.7km

1,140m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.3 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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77 m

Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Center BART Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Center BART Station features the first bike station in Contra Costa County, equipped with 215 bike racks, a retail shop for bicycle accessories, and maintenance services. …

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600 m

Iron Horse Trail Bridge at Treat Boulevard

Highlight • Bridge

Exceptionally well-built bike infrastructure, with a wide, gradually rising bridge that allows an almost effortless crossing above the busy intersection.

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1.02 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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2.13 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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19.6 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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22.8 km

Juniper Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

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 …

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26.3 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 …

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49.2 km

Bancroft Botanical Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Lush world-renowned 3.5 acre botanical garden and retail nursery housing a collection of climate-appropriate plants from around the world. Offers a variety of classes, workshops, and events. Mediterranean plant focus. …

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51.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

12.1 km

2.68 km

307 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.0 km

11.1 km

614 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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

Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Center BART Station

Iron Horse Trail Bridge at Treat Boulevard

Iron Horse Trail junction

Heather Farm & Lake

Livermore Valley Overlook

Juniper Campground

Mount Diablo Summit

Bancroft Botanical Gardens

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