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Santa Clara River – Iron Horse Bridge loop from Santa Clarita

Santa Clara River – Iron Horse Bridge loop from Santa Clarita

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(3375)

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Santa Clara River – Iron Horse Bridge loop from Santa Clarita

07:25

135km

2,230m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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After 8.17 km for 495 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.46 km

Santa Clara River

Highlight • River

At about 84 miles long, the Santa Clara River is the largest natural river system in southern California remaining in a relatively undeveloped state. Along its length there is the 8 mile long Santa Clara River Trail, which is a paved bicycle and walking path in the city of Santa Clarita.

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6.37 km

Iron Horse Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This historic railroad trestle bridge was placed here following the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster.

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6.95 km

View of San Francisquito Creek Valley and Power Lines

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot just off of the San Francisquito Creek Trail in Santa Clarita, CA, you get fantastic open views down the valley across the grasslands and of the powerlines. This is a nice place to stop and sip some water or snap a photo before continuing on your ride.

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52.8 km

Tumble Inn Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Tumble Inn (socalregion.com/highways/ridge_route/rrt010/) was built in the 1920’s as a gas station and hostel. Many people made this place a stopping point along the old ridge route highway. ridgeroute.com/tumbleinn.htm

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80.4 km

Bushnell Summit

Mountain Pass

92.5 km

Lake Elizabeth

Highlight • Lake

98.9 km

San Francisquito Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This scenic road runs north-south from Saugus in Santa Clarita to Leona Valley. It is a somewhat faster route than Bouquet Canyon to the Leona Valley area. San Francisquito Canyon has been home to the Harvey Carey Trading Post and numerous horse ranches. The canyon was also a part of the original wagon road between Northern and Southern California. At the time, the summit was known as Turner’s Pass. The St Francis Dam, originally in this canyon, collapsed in 1928. Over 500 people died as a result of the ensuing flood. This stretch between Green Valley and the Pass is perhaps the most scenic section, and it passes by the crossing of the Pacific Crest Trail. Watch out for hikers crossing the road or getting picked up to run in the town for groceries to resupply.

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103 km

San Francisquito Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful road follows the canyon through the Sierra Pelona Mountains. It's a super scenic portion to ride on!

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135 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

86.1 km

29.6 km

9.57 km

8.88 km

531 m

288 m

Surfaces

89.9 km

44.1 km

621 m

269 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Iron Horse Bridge

View of San Francisquito Creek Valley and Power Lines

Tumble Inn Ruins

Lake Elizabeth

San Francisquito Canyon Road

San Francisquito Canyon Road

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