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Walnut Creek

Iron Horse Trail bridge – Mount Diablo Summit loop from Walnut Creek

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Contra Costa County
Walnut Creek

Iron Horse Trail bridge – Mount Diablo Summit loop from Walnut Creek

Hard

4.9

(4319)

13,918

riders

Iron Horse Trail bridge – Mount Diablo Summit loop from Walnut Creek

04:50

59.7km

1,240m

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: April 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.7 km for 134 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.61 km

Iron Horse Trail bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The old railway bridge crosses Walnut Creek and continues its service to the bikers and pedestrians along the Iron Horse Regional Trail.

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2

3.70 km

Ygnacio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great long distance regional bike trail, paved, off-road through parkland along canals.

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3

28.2 km

Juniper Campground

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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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4

31.7 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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5

38.3 km

Livermore Valley Overlook

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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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6

55.9 km

Heather Farm & Lake

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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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7

57.0 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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8

57.3 km

Walden Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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B

59.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

13.4 km

8.67 km

5.65 km

4.88 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

13.7 km

8.47 km

684 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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