Montclair Railroad Trail — Attraction in Oakland

Used to hike this trail to and from school. 1980-90's. Easy trail that is about a mile long and looks way better kept now. Planted two redwood trees with my dad for some boys scouts eagle project on it near the downtown tunnel. The smells of oak and Eucalyptus fills the air on the route.

History and train course. Further up there is a house off shepherds canyon that had foundation issues because it was built over the unfilled in rail road tunnel near Gunn road. The owner of the former rail station at Paso Robles' house is still there overlooking it. Amazing the history of this trail. Sadly the Pinehurst road side does not have a walking path for most of it. By looking at a plot of land map on google you can get a general course starting at Short line Pocket Park, behind Montclair El. and over Mountain blvd. where the old concrete footings remain. The tunnel starts near Saroni and Gunn and can be seen to come out across the creek from EBRPD's staging area entrance. the track flows Down Pinehurst road before going behind the post office and Cyn El. before breaking off for the turn at Pinehurst and Canyon roads. There is a trail at the other end where it came out with Lafayette/Moraga regional trail.

Please be respectful off all who live on the route now but enjoy the history of this old...

Easy walking trail, two miles round-trip. Steepest incline is from the Montclair parking lot to the top of the trail start; 45 degrees and approximately 50 feet. They rest of the trail is easy peasy. Wide asphalt path, dirt path alongside on most of the walk. Bicycle, leashed dogs and people friendly. Some people still wear masks wearing and everyone else not wearing a mask observes distancing protocols. Love this walk through the woodsy trees, some landscaping and park benches to rest. Trail follows Shepherd Canyon road. Signage along the trail explaining the railroad history; informative with maps and photographs....

The Google pin is not the correct location for the entrance of this trail. We parked at 6235 LaSalle Ave. Oakland. There is a sign and parking lot there, so easy access. The beginning of the trail is up a few stairs and a steep hill about 200 feet. But you can go past this entrance about 100 feet for a more gradual incline that enters the trail a little farther on. Lots of dogs on leash. Lots of people on a sunny day. Very...