Iron Horse Trail Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
trail for pedestrians, horse riders, and cyclists in California
About Iron Horse Trail
In the late 1800s a Southern Pacific Railroad line was built connecting the towns of theouter East Bayto Avon, nearMartinez. The railroad was a boon to farmers, who could ship their produce via Martinez toSan Franciscoand overseas, and towns like Danville grew up around train stations. But times changed, and with the invention of the Model T, the railroad's days were numbered. Passenger service stopped in 1934, and in 1978, even freight trains stopped running. Though train service was no longer viable, the flat route connecting the towns of the outer East Bay made the tracks a natural fit to be converted for biking as a rail trail. Nowadays theIron Horse Trailis a comfortable and attractive path from Concord to Pleasanton, popular for biking and walking. For towns that grew up around the r
Iron Horse Trail Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 6 sections including: