Iron Horse Regional Trail — Local services in Danville

Started from Dublin side. I was intrigued when seen this in Walnut Creek When going to the dentist. My husband and I walked it a little after trying a few ways to access it. I say either Whole foods car park or Civic Park best of places to park your car Sorry this is not a history because I am only new here. You can look it up. From the aspect of a cyclist it's okay. Long stretches of trail without traffic is really nice. You have to cross several upon several stop 🛑 signs and need to stop / or roll. Can be confusing in places where trail continues at some crossings / where there is alot of traffic. As a cyclist be mindful of others on trail a call out or bell is good when passing pedestrians and people with dogs or children. I did not see many facilities on this trail like restrooms or water. Maybe I am wrong in this concern. Walnut Creek part ends with a cycle through the city. It's possible to continue on to end the trail which is a few more miles. It's be nice to have more signage / shops that are closer to trail essentials water and snacks. Just from my viewpoint this is my recollection. Also if going on whole trail it's much hotter inland and probably a good idea for layers of clothing and sun...

A beautiful trail. We started from Dublin Bart station. This part of the trail doesn't have much shade, but as you go along crossing San Ramon, and into Danville, the scenery changes. It's an urban trail that crosses many roads and shopping centers, but generally a nice flat ride on a bike. Much can be covered depending on the weather. We did 12.5 miles, then had a picnic lunch in Danville and then back again, a total of 27 miles. It was a...

The trail is fine, neither the best nor the worst walking trail through a suburban neighborhood that you will find. The bordering trees keep early evening temperatures comfortably low. The entire trail is 40 miles long and used to belong to the Southern Pacific Railway. The section in Walnut Creek is not something you would come from out of town to walk, but if you are visiting friends or staying in a nearby hotel it is a pleasant path to...