Map of the Contra Costa Canal Trail
Contra Costa Canal Trail
Contra Costa Canal Trail
LENGTH:
13 miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Concord
HIGHLIGHTS:
Contra Costa Community College, local parks, Contra Costa Canal, residential neighborhoods, Downtown Concord
NEARBY TRAILS:
Briones-Mt Diablo Regional Trail
Ignacio Canal Trail
RELATED LINKS:
The Contra Costa Canal Trail makes a wide loop around the west and south side of Concord area of Central California. The 13-mile long paved multi-use path follows along side the canal through the cities of Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek. It passes near several parks, schools and commercial centers along its route. The trail is open for bike riding, pedestrians and horse-back riding. The route of the trail is located in residential neighborhoods and away from traffic for the most part, though there are many roadway crossings at street level.
Conditions
The Contra Costa Canal Trail is paved the entire route. The trail is open for bike riding, running and walking. The trail has a number of street crossings, but much of the route is away from streets and traffic.
Communities
The Contra Costa Canal Trail goes through the following communities: Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and Concord.
Points of Interest
The Contra Costa Canal Trail goes past the following points of interest:
| Contra Costa Community College |
| Las Juntas Park |
| Pinewood Park |
| Strandwood Elementary School |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary School |
| Walden Park |
| The Seven Hills School |
| Heather Farm Park |
| Lime Ridge Open Space |
| Bancroft Elementary |
| De La Salle High School |
| Ygnacio Valley High School |
| Lime Ridge Open Space |
| Downtown Concord |
| Wren Elementary School |
| Willow Pass Community Park |
Nearby Trails
East Bay Municipal Utility District Trail EBMUD: the two trails intersect at a point to the north of Geary Road and to the west of Putnam Boulevard in Walnut Creek.
Briones-Mt. Diable Regional Trail: the two trails intersect at Geary Road to the east of Putnam Boulevard in Walnut Creek.
Iron Horse Regional Trail: the two trails intersect at a point to the east of Oak Road in Walnut Creek.
Ignacio Canal Trail: the two trails intersectto the east of Citrus Avenue in Concord near the Lime Ridge Open Space.
End Points
The northwest end of the Contra Costa Canal Trail is located along Muir Road to the west of Pacheco Boulevard in Pacheco.
The northeast end of the trail is located along Willow Pass Road tothe west of Farm Bureau Road in Concord.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Contra Costa Canal Trail in Contra Costa County, California
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