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

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

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

03:23

47.2km

940m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 17.1 km for 99 m

After 41.3 km for 36 m

After 44.3 km for 120 m

After 46.5 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.58 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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17.1 km

Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor center is staffed year-round on the weekends by the State Park volunteers to provide helpful information on the park's natural wonders. There are displays regarding various aspects of …

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17.1 km

Mitchell Canyon Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mitchell Canyon Rd Trail leads up to the intersection with Eagle Peak trail from the north Entrance of Mt Diablo State Park at Mitchell Creek. that trailhead has parking, a …

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26.0 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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26.1 km

Diablo Valley Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

On your way to the summit, you will pass this viewpoint with spectacular views of Diablo Valley.

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41.2 km

Ygnacio Canal Trail at Pine Creek

Highlight • Trail

Ygnacio Canal crosses Pine Creek along its circuitous East-West route, always with the paved trail on its side.

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44.2 km

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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46.4 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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47.2 km

End point

Train Station

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