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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

01:17

5.04km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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767 m

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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2.54 km

Centennial Grove & Pond

Highlight • Structure

Started in 2014, the grove is rapidly developing around the large manmade pond, supported by the garden center that provides trees and many flower beds.

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2.82 km

Heather Farm Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Heather Farms Park has two lakes, some tree-shaded sections in an otherwise rather summer-dry area, and a system of multi use trails that are also great for biking, notably the …

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3.18 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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5.04 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

422 m

163 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

476 m

422 m

166 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

Iron Horse Trail junction

Centennial Grove & Pond

Heather Farm Park

Heather Farm & Lake

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