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Niles Canyon Railway

Niles Canyon Railway

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Niles Canyon Railway

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Location: Sunol, Alameda County, California, United States

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March 29, 2021

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The history of trains in Niles Canyon dates back to the building of the original transcontinental railroad. The first Western Pacific Railroad Company (formed in 1862) started construction in San …

May 13, 2025

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The Niles Canyon Railway Museum preserves the history of railroads in California. The museum is free, but only open on select Sundays, so check their schedule before going.

May 16, 2025

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The history of trains in Niles Canyon dates back to the building of the original transcontinental railroad. Today, you can still take train trips around the scenic and historic Niles Canyon Route on old-timey steam /diesel trains.

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Palomares Road – Foothill Road — Pleasanton loop from Union City

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Sunol Depot – Niles Canyon Railway loop from Great Mall/Main

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Niles Canyon Railway – Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park loop from Fremont

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 30 m

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Location: Sunol, Alameda County, California, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, Oak Tree Picnic area

Sunol Depot

Fremont Central Park

Upper Ranch Trail

Vallejo Mill Historical Park

Sunol Peak

Coyote Creek bridge

Alameda Creek Trail - Niles Junction

Stevens Creek Trail (complete: Cupertino - SF Bay)

Historic Niles Station Memorial Sculptures