Things to Do
Clayton Trail System
The citywide open-space trail network: paved creek routes and hill trails connecting neighborhoods, downtown and the regional parks.
About 27 miles of trail across roughly 515 acres, as the city describes the whole network; no single route is that long.
Nothing here is a live report. Whether a gate is open, water is running or a trail is closed today is the operator's call; the official link is the place to check.
What the city lists
Getting in
Clayton Equestrian Staging · Clayton
- Where
- East side of Clayton Road just past Peacock Creek Drive, Clayton, CA 94517
The city's designated equestrian staging site. Check with the city about trailer space, water, trail connections, hours and rules before hauling a trailer here.
Worth knowing
- Walking, hiking, cycling and horses are described for the network as a whole; that is not blanket permission for every segment.
- The city sells a printed trail map at City Hall and the Historical Society; check stock and price before going for one.
What we still want to learn from locals
- Which stretch is best with a stroller?
- Where do the paved creek routes actually start and end?
- Which connections to Mount Diablo do locals use?