Niles Canyon Railway – Dublin Canyon Route loop from South Hayward

Niles Canyon Railway – Dublin Canyon Route loop from South Hayward

Moderate

3.5

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Niles Canyon Railway – Dublin Canyon Route loop from South Hayward

03:14

72.9km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 11.6 km for 68 m

After 24.5 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.2 km

Alameda Creek Waterfall and Picnic Area

Highlight • Waterfall

This small picnic area right next to the trail is the perfect spot for a shady break on your ride.

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14.8 km

Stony Brook Park & Canyon Entrance

Highlight • Canyon

This branch of the old Niles Canyon Railway lines is now a museum line to the historic train depot.

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18.8 km

Niles Canyon Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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21.6 km

Sunol Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sunol Depot houses the Niles Canyon Railway, a museum that showcases the role of the railroad in the development of California, as well as the United States.

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23.7 km

Arroyo de la Laguna — Foothill Road

Highlight (Segment) • River

This section of Foothill Road follows closely along Arroyo de la Laguna. Seeing the river and unique farm animals on the side of the road is a treat!

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24.6 km

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, Oak Tree Picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

Trailhead into the expansive regional park, with nice picnic area and restrooms also useful for a break if just passing by

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47.4 km

Golf Ball Protection Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Here the Iron Horse Trail passes through the San Ramon Country Club golf course. Steel mesh fencing prevents golf balls accidentally hitting bikers on the San Ramon Valley Iron Horse Trail.

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56.9 km

Dublin Canyon Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Most efficient route through the gap between the Dublin Hills and Pleasanton Ridge, roughly parallel to the freeway, mostly with a decent shoulder, in part even marked for biking.

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72.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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