Most people who live in the East Bay have never heard of the Contra Costa Canal Trail. But it’s one of the most beautiful little spots to hike in the area.
Begin in Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Pick up the trail from the entrance right behind the dog park. Then, walk to the left towards the Iron Horse Trail.
The Start of the Canal Trail
You can follow the signs to make it easy
You’ll be walking along a working canal that delivers drinking water through the East Bay
It’s a great trail for cycling, too
You’ll be amazed by how beautiful the trail is. Some parts feel like something out of a Monet painting.
Walk as far as the Iron Horse Trail (about 1.2 miles each way), or meet up with the Iron Horse Trail and walk left to downtown Walnut Creek, or right to Contra Costa Center.
It’s an amazing trail and you need to check it out.
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