Over
the last couple of months, I've been exploring the Bishop Ranch area in San
Ramon. My office moved from Dublin to Bishop Ranch in January (see Roaming in San Ramon), so I have been
having fun exploring the nearby walking trails, man-made lakes, and shopping
areas. I obtained a library card from the nearby San Ramon branch of the
Contra Costa County Library (I'm already on the hunt for good movies starring
movie star plants). Best of all, I've taken some long rambling hikes on the
Iron Horse Regional Trail, which passes through the Bishop Ranch area.
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| Lone commuter on the Iron Horse Trail |
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| Mile 18.25 heading south from Concord to Dublin |
The
Iron Horse Trail currently runs from Concord to Dublin, California. The 24-plus
mile trail follows the Southern Pacific Railroad route, which was started in
1891 and shut down in 1977. As a railroad bed, the trail is straight, wide, and
flat. The multi-use trail is used by pedestrians, commuters, and equestrians
(with restrictions in some areas). The plan is to eventually span the distance
from Suisun Bay in Contra Costa County to Livermore in Alameda County. This is
a fabulous idea for repurposing an abandoned railroad line – one that benefits
everyone.
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| Lush green countryside near Bishop Ranch |
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| Rambling roses along the Iron Horse Trail |
So far,
my range is limited - I've walked the trail between Norris Canyon Road and
Montevideo Drive. The trail is always busy with joggers, walkers, kids heading
home from school, and bicyclists (no horses so far). Spring on the trail has
been beautiful - green vegetation, flowers, the trees are leafing out and some
are flowering. No goats or turkeys yet, but I'm on the lookout!
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