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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Walnut Creek

Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Walnut Creek

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(6858)

14,079

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Walnut Creek

03:15

44.3km

820m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 17, 2026

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Mount Diablo State Park

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Start point

Train Station

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2.75 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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3.86 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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4.21 km

Heather Farm Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This 102-acre park, situated on a former farm, features two lakes, community gardens, sports fields, an equestrian center, a dog park, and sections of the Contra Costa and Ygnacio Canal Trails.

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23.0 km

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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28.8 km

Wall Pt. Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wall Point Rd is one of the best fire roads for riding in the area. It has excellent views of Mt Diablo, Las Trampas, San Francisco, Mount Tamalpais, and the …

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32.8 km

Foothills Trail and Borges Ranch Trail junction

Highlight • Trail

At this intersection you either decide to continue on Borges Ranch Trail or on Foothills Trail – both are great gravel roads.

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33.2 km

Twin Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Two small ponds, mostly dry by summer, at the junction with Borges Ranch Trail. They fill again with the winter rains and last through spring and early summer. They are dry in late summer and fall.

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35.3 km

Shell Ridge Open Space

Nature Reserve

38.8 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. …

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44.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

13.8 km

8.21 km

7.89 km

206 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

13.9 km

7.57 km

364 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Walnut Creek

Iron Horse Trail junction

Heather Farm & Lake

Heather Farm Park

Curry Point

Wall Pt. Road

Foothills Trail and Borges Ranch Trail junction

Twin Ponds

Ygnacio Canal Trailhead

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