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Iron Horse Bridge – Santa Clara River loop from Castaic

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Iron Horse Bridge – Santa Clara River loop from Castaic

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4.6

(3095)

5,668

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Iron Horse Bridge – Santa Clara River loop from Castaic

04:40

75.7km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.2 km

View of San Francisquito Creek Valley and Power Lines

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From this spot just off of the San Francisquito Creek Trail in Santa Clarita, CA, you get fantastic open views down the valley across the grasslands and of the powerlines. …

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12.8 km

Iron Horse Bridge

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This historic railroad trestle bridge was placed here following the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster.

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18.1 km

Starbucks

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Outdoor seating to keep an eye on your bike

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42.1 km

Placerita Canyon Road

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Placerita Canyon Road is a doubletrack dirt trail accessible for hiking or biking. A gate blocks vehicle access, and the road offers a scenic route trough the Placerita Canyon Natural Area.

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56.6 km

South Fork River Trail and Newhall Avenue Junction

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Here, under the powerlines, South Fork River Trail and an extension of Newhall Avenue cross.

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60.9 km

Santa Clara River

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At about 84 miles long, the Santa Clara River is the largest natural river system in southern California remaining in a relatively undeveloped state. Along its length there is the …

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61.1 km

Santa Clara River

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At about 84 miles long, the Santa Clara River is the largest natural river system in southern California remaining in a relatively undeveloped state. Along its length there is the …

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75.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

21.2 km

18.9 km

5.67 km

522 m

181 m

Surfaces

52.2 km

22.3 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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View of San Francisquito Creek Valley and Power Lines

Iron Horse Bridge

Starbucks

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