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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Concord

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Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Concord

Hard

3.4

(28)

runners

Iron Horse Trail junction – Heather Farm & Lake loop from Concord

02:18

22.1km

90m

Running

Hard run. 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: April 24, 2026

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6.98 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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8.09 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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8.62 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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9.57 km

Ygnacio Canal / Briones to Mt Diablo Regional Trail

Highlight • Trail

After crossing the unpleasant 6-lane Ygnacio Valley Rd the Briones to Mt Diablo Regional Trail continues to follow the pleasantly winding Ygnacio canal. Though paved there is mostly also a softer gravel or grassy shoulder alongside the trail

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10.00 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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13.3 km

Pine Creek

Highlight • River

Not an official trail along the creek, but in the dry season the creek bed is often dry. Otherwise follow the quiet road separated between both sides of the creek, with a wide sidewalk and bikepath.

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16.7 km