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Contra Costa Canal Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A paved, regional trail connecting communities and trails.
13.2
mi
Distance
185
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekViews
Access Issues
No motorized vehicles are permitted on the trail, wheelchairs excepted. Bicycle and skate speed limit 15 mph.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
13.22mi
Distance
185ft
Elevation Gain
156ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
125ft
High Point
57ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is a paved pathway suitable for bikers, runners, equestrians, and wheelchair users. Created through a cooperative effort by the Contra Costa Water District, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Park District, this trail provides a safe off-road route through Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Concord. See their website for complete information.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
John Rabold