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Next volunteer work day

Our next work day: June 20, 2026

Join us for our next work day on June 20, 2026, 9am until 11am. We'll meet us at Bishops Court end of the trail to grab tools and gloves before heading down to finish the work we started last month removing hemlock, thistle, and poison oak.

Alerts

Poison oak and toxic mushrooms

Best to entirely avoid these hazards by staying on the paved parts of the trail, and by keeping children close and dogs on leash.

more info

Reminder

To keep your pets safe from seasonal hazards please keep dogs on the path and on leash. Thank you.

Next volunteer work day

Our next work day: June 20, 2026

Join us for our next work day on June 20, 2026, 9am until 11am. We'll meet us at Bishops Court end of the trail to grab tools and gloves before heading down to finish the work we started last month removing hemlock, thistle, and poison oak.

Alerts

Poison oak and toxic mushrooms

Best to entirely avoid these hazards by staying on the paved parts of the trail, and by keeping children close and dogs on leash.

more info

Reminder

To keep your pets safe from seasonal hazards please keep dogs on the path and on leash. Thank you.

Montclair
Railroad Trail

a natural corridor between
Montclair Village & Shepherd Canyon
in Oakland, California

open to all 6am to 9pm daily

WELCOME

WELCOME

The trail, about a mile long, is great for walking, jogging, hiking and bicycling with benches along the way. The path is mostly paved and takes you through oak, bay and redwood areas. There are a number of entry points including La Salle Ave., Medau Place and Paso Robles Dr.

Please help us preserve this outdoor treasure by keeping it clean, unspoiled and safe. Dogs on leash welcome, too.

Garage and street parking are available and the trail is accessible from other marked walking and bicycle routes.  maps & more

The story begins with a freight and passenger railroad and push-back against urbanization. Today, it’s a local natural refuge for the community maintained largely by volunteers.
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A few basic rules can help keep you safe and the trail healthy and beautiful. The goal is to reduce the risk of fire, avoidable injuries to people and pets and harmful impacts on the environment.  more

The trail is home to native plants and trees which support a diversity of wildlife that varies with the seasons.  more